Minneapolis: A woman shot dead on Wednesday by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent during an enforcement operation in Minnesota was identified as Renee Nicole Good. The Department of Homeland Security stated that Good, 37, attempted to hit officers with her vehicle, which led an agent to fire in what was described as an act of "self-defense."
According to Anadolu Agency - English, local officials disputed this account, with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey stating that he reviewed video footage of the shooting and rejected claims that it was justified, describing it as a reckless use of force. He called for federal immigration agents to leave the city. The Minneapolis City Council released a joint statement saying that Good was a resident whose life was ended by federal action.
The council stated, "Anyone who kills someone in our city deserves to be arrested, investigated, and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law," demanding that ICE "immediately leave our city so we can get rid of their chaos and violence that ended the life of one of our neighbors today."
Hundreds of people attended a community vigil in response to the shooting, as reported by CBS News. The vigil was marked by visible grief and anger, with attendees voicing concerns about the raid and a series of federal enforcement actions carried out across the Twin Cities over the past 40 days, according to the report. NBC Chicago also noted that protests erupted in and around the city following the incident.
Footage circulating on social media showed an ICE agent standing in front of Good's SUV as it moved forward, with the agent firing multiple shots. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the agent's actions, labeling the incident as "an act of domestic terrorism" and stating that the woman was hit and killed.
Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin commented on social media platform X that ICE officers were conducting targeted operations when they were obstructed by "rioters," one of whom allegedly used a vehicle as a weapon. An ICE officer reportedly acted to protect himself and fellow officers.
However, Governor Tim Walz supported the mayor's view, describing the Department of Homeland Security's account of the incident as "propaganda." He promised a full and fair investigation to ensure accountability and justice.
Mayor Frey accused federal immigration enforcement agents of inciting "chaos" in Minneapolis and demanded ICE's immediate departure, expressing solidarity with immigrant and refugee communities. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara clarified that Good was not the target of enforcement and that the shooting scene was under the jurisdiction of the Minneapolis Police Department, with the investigation led by the FBI and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
The incident occurred amid a crackdown on undocumented immigration by the Trump administration, which deployed nearly 2,000 federal agents to Minnesota. This action followed allegations of fraudulent practices at some childcare centers, which Minnesota officials have denied, asserting that the facilities are compliant with state regulations.