Minnesota authorities announced on Friday 9 January 2026 that they will open an inquiry into the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, 37, by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday 7 January. The statement followed the release of a 47‑second clip filmed by an ICE agent that captured the final moments before shots were fired and prompted further public protests.
Ahead of the gunfire, the video-obtained by Minnesota-based conservative outlet Alpha News-shows Ms Good seated in the driver’s seat of a maroon Honda SUV while an agent records the vehicle and its registration plate. A dog is visible in the back seat. Ms Good can be heard telling the agent, “That’s fine dude. I’m not mad at you,” while her wife, Becca Good, films the interaction from the street.
As another agent approaches the driver’s side and orders Ms Good to exit the vehicle using an expletive, the filming agent moves in front of the SUV. The car is seen reversing, steering to the right and then moving forward. The camera tilts upward, a voice shouts “Woah, woah!”, several bangs follow, and the SUV veers down the road before crashing. The filming agent swears; later footage from the scene shows the officer on his feet and then walking towards the crashed vehicle.
Federal officials have identified the shooter as Jonathan Ross, a veteran ICE agent previously injured in the line of duty when struck by a vehicle. Authorities say he sustained injuries in this incident and received hospital treatment. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is leading the federal inquiry into the shooting.
The incident has become a political flashpoint. The Trump administration has alleged that Ms Good attempted to run over the agent in an act of “domestic terrorism” after obstructing immigration activity. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has described that account as “garbage”, and local officials have said Ms Good posed no danger. Vice‑President JD Vance reposted the video on 9 January, arguing the agent acted in self‑defence; White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said the media had smeared an agent who “properly defended himself from being run over”.
At a state level, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said on 9 January that they would open an inquiry after the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension reported the FBI had initially pledged a joint investigation before reversing course. Governor Tim Walz, who had earlier activated the Minnesota National Guard to support public order operations, accused the administration of freezing state officials out. Asked whether the FBI should share findings with Minnesota, President Trump replied: “Well normally I would, but they’re crooked officials.”
Separately, CBS News reported that the US Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division would not open a criminal civil rights investigation, after prosecutors advised its criminal section against doing so. The FBI inquiry therefore proceeds alongside the state’s announcement, but without a Civil Rights Division criminal probe.
Use‑of‑force assessments for federal officers turn on constitutional reasonableness under the Fourth Amendment, with courts applying standards set out in Graham v. Connor and Tennessee v. Garner. Departmental guidance permits deadly force only when an officer reasonably believes a subject poses an imminent threat of death or serious physical injury. Investigators will test the available video, audio and physical evidence against those benchmarks, including the positioning of agents relative to the vehicle and whether movement of the SUV presented an immediate threat.
Jurisdiction in such cases is concurrent. The FBI ordinarily investigates potential federal offences involving federal officers, while state authorities may assess compliance with Minnesota criminal law. If state charges were contemplated, the officer could seek removal to federal court under 28 U.S.C. § 1442 and may assert immunity grounded in the Supremacy Clause where actions were necessary and proper in the course of federal duties. Any federal prosecution would be handled by the US Attorney; state charging decisions would rest with Hennepin County in consultation with the Attorney General.
Public order measures expanded as demonstrations continued for a third night on Friday 9 January. The Minneapolis Police Department said at least 30 people were detained, cited and released after protests in the downtown area. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety said it assisted officers after receiving information that demonstrations were no longer peaceful and reports of damage near the Canopy Hotel, where some ICE agents were believed to be staying.
Ms Good’s wife said the pair attended the enforcement scene to support neighbours and used whistles while officers carried firearms. She described Ms Good-a mother of three, including a six‑year‑old son-as someone from whom “kindness radiated”, adding that the family had taught their child to value compassion regardless of background.
The policy questions now centre on federal–state cooperation in immigration enforcement and the transparency of federal use‑of‑force reviews. For city and county leaders, the case will test liaison arrangements with federal agencies during operations on local streets and the extent to which state authorities can access evidence where federal investigators lead. For DHS, scrutiny will focus on agent tactics around vehicles, the communication recorded at the scene, and whether internal policy, training and recording practices align with constitutional requirements.