Members of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) respond at the scene, moments after Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old woman, was shot by a US immigration agent, according to local and federal officials, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, January 7, 2026, in these screengrabs obtained from a social media video.
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Firstpost08-01-2026, 11:25

ICE Agent Kills Woman in Minneapolis Amid Crackdown, Sparks Outrage

  • An ICE agent shot Renee Nicole Good, 37, dead in Minneapolis on January 7 during a large-scale immigration enforcement operation.
  • Federal officials claim self-defense, alleging Good attempted to harm personnel with her vehicle; local leaders and video evidence dispute this, calling the shooting reckless.
  • The incident occurred amidst the "largest DHS operation ever" in Minnesota, targeting alleged welfare fraud and other crimes, leading to thousands of arrests.
  • Bystander videos show Good's SUV moving forward as an officer fires multiple shots; the car then crashes, and the officer remains standing.
  • The shooting sparked protests, school closures, and strong condemnation from Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.

Why It Matters: Fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis sparks outrage, protests, and debate over federal immigration tactics.

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