This is the fifth fatality linked to immigration enforcement operations across several states since 2024. People gather during the vigil in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US. Reuters
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Firstpost11-01-2026, 08:18

Minneapolis Erupts: 29 Detained After ICE Agent Shooting Sparks Widespread Protests

  • At least 29 people were detained and one police officer injured during protests in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent.
  • Over 1,000 people demonstrated, leading to an unlawful assembly declaration; protesters reportedly forced entry into a hotel where ICE agents were staying.
  • Police Chief Brian O’Hara stated officers used a "disciplined and restrained response"; all 29 arrested individuals were later released.
  • The shooting of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross is under investigation by the FBI and Minnesota officials, with conflicting accounts of self-defense versus attempted escape.
  • Democratic Congresswomen Ilhan Omar, Kelly Morrison, and Angie Craig were denied full access to an ICE facility, accusing the agencies of obstructing oversight.

Why It Matters: Minneapolis protests escalate after an ICE agent's fatal shooting, sparking investigations and political tensions.

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