An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent accused of multiple assault-related offenses connected to a January shooting involving two Venezuelan men in Minnesota has been arrested in Texas, according to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office. Christian Castro was charged earlier this month with four counts of second-degree assault and one count of falsely reporting a crime. The charges stem from a January 14 incident in Minneapolis in which Julio Sosa-Celis was shot in the leg through the front door of a residence. The shooting occurred during a large-scale immigration enforcement operation carried out by federal authorities in the Twin Cities under the Trump administration.&nbsp;Initially, Sosa-Celis and his cousin, Alfredo A. Aljorna, faced federal charges after the Department of Homeland Security alleged they had assaulted an agent, prompting him to fire a defensive shot. However, the Justice Department dismissed those charges in February. ICE later revealed that two of its agents had provided false statements under oath regarding the incident and were subsequently placed on administrative leave. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison welcomed news of Castro’s arrest.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/louisiana-approves-new-congressional-map-favouring-republicans-after-supreme-court-ruling-1780082109324">Louisiana approves new congressional map favouring Republicans after Supreme Court ruling</a>&nbsp;“In Minnesota, we believe in equal justice under the law. That means nobody is above the law, including agents of the federal government,” Ellison said in a news release about the arrest. “Christian Castro’s alleged shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis appears unwarranted, as evidenced by the lies Castro told his ICE supervisors to justify his unlawful actions,” Ellison added. According to prosecutors, a bullet fired during the incident traveled through the home’s front door, struck Sosa-Celis in the leg, and ultimately lodged in the wall of a child’s bedroom.&nbsp;The shooting occurred amid a series of controversial law enforcement incidents linked to Operation Metro Surge, a federal initiative that deployed thousands of agents to the Twin Cities region. The operation triggered widespread protests and led to legal challenges from both state and local governments. Among the incidents was the fatal shooting of 33-year-old mother of three Renee Good on January 7 by an ICE agent. Later that month, on January 24, 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti was fatally shot by two DHS officers.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-vs-nato-russian-drone-launched-against-ukraine-crashes-in-romania-1780074987777/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-vs-nato-russian-drone-launched-against-ukraine-crashes-in-romania-1780074987777/embed</a>&nbsp;In both fatal shootings, official government accounts were later questioned as video footage and eyewitness testimony emerged, raising concerns about the circumstances surrounding the incidents. The arrest of Castro marks the latest development in a case that has drawn significant public attention and renewed scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement operations and use-of-force practices.

ICE agent Christian Castro was arrested in Texas over a Minnesota shooting involving two Venezuelan men. The case raises new questions about federal immigration enforcement and use-of-force practices

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent accused of multiple assault-related offenses connected to a January shooting involving two Venezuelan men in Minnesota has been arrested in Texas, according to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office. Christian Castro was charged earlier this month with four counts of second-degree assault and one count of falsely reporting a crime. The charges stem from a January 14 incident in Minneapolis in which Julio Sosa-Celis was shot in the leg through the front door of a residence. The shooting occurred during a large-scale immigration enforcement operation carried out by federal authorities in the Twin Cities under the Trump administration. Initially, Sosa-Celis and his cousin, Alfredo A. Aljorna, faced federal charges after the Department of Homeland Security alleged they had assaulted an agent, prompting him to fire a defensive shot. However, the Justice Department dismissed those charges in February. ICE later revealed that two of its agents had provided false statements under oath regarding the incident and were subsequently placed on administrative leave. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison welcomed news of Castro’s arrest. Also Read: Louisiana approves new congressional map favouring Republicans after Supreme Court ruling “In Minnesota, we believe in equal justice under the law. That means nobody is above the law, including agents of the federal government,” Ellison said in a news release about the arrest. “Christian Castro’s alleged shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis appears unwarranted, as evidenced by the lies Castro told his ICE supervisors to justify his unlawful actions,” Ellison added. According to prosecutors, a bullet fired during the incident traveled through the home’s front door, struck Sosa-Celis in the leg, and ultimately lodged in the wall of a child’s bedroom. The shooting occurred amid a series of controversial law enforcement incidents linked to Operation Metro Surge, a federal initiative that deployed thousands of agents to the Twin Cities region. The operation triggered widespread protests and led to legal challenges from both state and local governments. Among the incidents was the fatal shooting of 33-year-old mother of three Renee Good on January 7 by an ICE agent. Later that month, on January 24, 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti was fatally shot by two DHS officers. https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-vs-nato-russian-drone-launched-against-ukraine-crashes-in-romania-1780074987777/embed In both fatal shootings, official government accounts were later questioned as video footage and eyewitness testimony emerged, raising concerns about the circumstances surrounding the incidents. The arrest of Castro marks the latest development in a case that has drawn significant public attention and renewed scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement operations and use-of-force practices.

ICE agent Christian Castro was arrested over a Minnesota shooting case after prosecutors accused him of assault and filing false reports

ICE agent facing assault charges during Minneapolis immigration crackdown arrested in Texas

Trump’s Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota sparked protests after two fatal ICE shootings. The state sued over racial profiling claims. Following unrest, the administration began withdrawing agents.

Trump’s Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota sparked protests after two fatal ICE shootings. The state sued over racial profiling claims. Following unrest, the administration began withdrawing agents.

Killings, protests, withdrawal: How Trump’s Minnesota ICE crackdown unfolded – PICS

A 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy from Minnesota and his father have returned home after being released from a Texas immigration detention center, following a federal court order that sharply criticised the government’s actions. Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian, were taken into custody by immigration authorities from their driveway in suburban Minneapolis and transported roughly 1,300 miles away to a family detention facility in Texas. They remained there for more than a week before a judge ordered their release.&nbsp;US District Judge Fred Biery ruled that the child and his father must be freed “as soon as practicable,” with a firm deadline of Tuesday, as their immigration case continues in court. The decision was first reported by the San Antonio Express-News and later confirmed by court officials. In a statement released Saturday, the family’s attorneys said they are coordinating a safe reunification and emphasized that the family needs time to recover from the emotional toll of the ordeal.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/syrian-kurdish-unity-on-display-in-qamishli-ahead-of-sdf-government-agreement-1769959062671">Syrian Kurdish unity on display in Qamishli ahead of SDF-Government agreement</a>&nbsp;Judge Biery’s written opinion was unusually forceful and wide-ranging, invoking the Declaration of Independence and warning that modern government actions were echoing abuses associated with authoritarian rule. He also cited biblical passages and included a now widely circulated photograph of Liam, wearing a bunny hat while an agent held his Spider-Man backpack, at the end of the ruling. The judge described the detention as the product of a poorly executed deportation strategy driven by numerical targets, arguing that such policies inflict unnecessary trauma on children. He condemned what he characterized as cruelty fueled by unchecked authority and criticized the use of administrative warrants, which are issued internally by immigration agencies without judicial approval.&nbsp;Such warrants, Biery wrote, fail to meet constitutional standards because they lack independent oversight. He likened the practice to allowing the executive branch to police itself. While acknowledging that Liam and his father could ultimately face deportation under US immigration law, the judge stressed that any such outcome should come through a fair and humane process rather than what he called the current chaotic system.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/putin-meets-al-sharaa-russia-aims-to-retain-hmeimim-and-tartous-bases-1769962871324/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/putin-meets-al-sharaa-russia-aims-to-retain-hmeimim-and-tartous-bases-1769962871324/embed</a>&nbsp;The ruling concluded with a quote attributed to Benjamin Franklin at the close of the Constitutional Convention, underscoring concerns about the fragility of democratic institutions. Liam’s case has intensified public anger over immigration enforcement tactics under the Trump administration, particularly in Minneapolis.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to Columbia Heights Public Schools, he is the fourth child from the district to be taken into immigration custody in just two weeks. In a similar case, a toddler detained with her father in Texas was reunited with her mother in Minnesota last weekend. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz reacted to the decision by saying that judicial intervention should not be necessary to remove young children from detention facilities.

Federal judge orders release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by ICE in Texas

A 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy from Minnesota and his father have returned home after being released from a Texas immigration detention center, following a federal court order that sharply criticised the government’s actions. Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian, were taken into custody by immigration authorities from their driveway in suburban Minneapolis and transported roughly 1,300 miles away to a family detention facility in Texas. They remained there for more than a week before a judge ordered their release. US District Judge Fred Biery ruled that the child and his father must be freed “as soon as practicable,” with a firm deadline of Tuesday, as their immigration case continues in court. The decision was first reported by the San Antonio Express-News and later confirmed by court officials. In a statement released Saturday, the family’s attorneys said they are coordinating a safe reunification and emphasized that the family needs time to recover from the emotional toll of the ordeal. Also Read: Syrian Kurdish unity on display in Qamishli ahead of SDF-Government agreement Judge Biery’s written opinion was unusually forceful and wide-ranging, invoking the Declaration of Independence and warning that modern government actions were echoing abuses associated with authoritarian rule. He also cited biblical passages and included a now widely circulated photograph of Liam, wearing a bunny hat while an agent held his Spider-Man backpack, at the end of the ruling. The judge described the detention as the product of a poorly executed deportation strategy driven by numerical targets, arguing that such policies inflict unnecessary trauma on children. He condemned what he characterized as cruelty fueled by unchecked authority and criticized the use of administrative warrants, which are issued internally by immigration agencies without judicial approval. Such warrants, Biery wrote, fail to meet constitutional standards because they lack independent oversight. He likened the practice to allowing the executive branch to police itself. While acknowledging that Liam and his father could ultimately face deportation under US immigration law, the judge stressed that any such outcome should come through a fair and humane process rather than what he called the current chaotic system. https://www.wionews.com/videos/putin-meets-al-sharaa-russia-aims-to-retain-hmeimim-and-tartous-bases-1769962871324/embed The ruling concluded with a quote attributed to Benjamin Franklin at the close of the Constitutional Convention, underscoring concerns about the fragility of democratic institutions. Liam’s case has intensified public anger over immigration enforcement tactics under the Trump administration, particularly in Minneapolis. According to Columbia Heights Public Schools, he is the fourth child from the district to be taken into immigration custody in just two weeks. In a similar case, a toddler detained with her father in Texas was reunited with her mother in Minnesota last weekend. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz reacted to the decision by saying that judicial intervention should not be necessary to remove young children from detention facilities.

A federal judge ordered the release of a Minnesota preschooler and his father, sharply criticising immigration enforcement that detained the child in Texas

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis on Friday (January 30, 2026) in the latest show of anger over President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, as a prominent U.S. journalist was charged over his coverage of protests in the northern city.People marched with signs blasting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the agency leading Mr. Trump’s mass deportation drive, in response to a call for a “national shutdown” across the United States.Minneapolis has become the epicentre of the immigration policy backlash after two protesters, both U.S. citizens, were shot dead by federal agents this month.“I don’t think our Federal Government should be terrorising our people like this,” Sushma Santhana, 24, told AFP as protesters chanted “our streets!” around her.The crowd gathered in freezing temperatures after Bruce Springsteen performed at an anti-ICE concert in the city. The U.S. rock legend recently released “Streets of Minneapolis,” a tribute to the two killed protesters.Another protester, 24-year-old Max Maffor, said he was demonstrating “to conserve what we would consider our democracy and all the liberties that we get from living in America.”Rallies were also underway across Los Angeles, where immigration raids last year sparked protests, with thousands carrying signs outside City Hall.<h2>Journalist charged</h2>Earlier on Friday (January 30), the Trump administration charged former CNN anchor Don Lemon and eight others with civil rights violations, after he and other reporters covered a protest at a church where an ICE official is a pastor.The journalist’s lawyer said he was taken into custody in Los Angeles overnight, adding that his work covering the protest “was no different to what he has always done.”He faces two charges of conspiracy to deprive rights and interfering with First Amendment rights, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told AFP, referencing the constitutional protection for freedom of expression, including religion.Political figures and media advocates condemned Lemon’s arrest, with Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries calling for his immediate release.“This is an egregious attack on the First Amendment and on journalists’ ability to do their work,” said Committee to Protect Journalists CEO Jodie Ginsberg.Lemon was released from custody after a short court hearing in Los Angeles, U.S. media reported. His next hearing is in Minneapolis on February 9.<h2>Civil rights probe</h2>Mr. Trump meanwhile walked back his conciliatory tone to describe Alex Pretti, the 37-year-old nurse gunned down on Saturday (January 23), as an “agitator and, perhaps, insurrectionist” after new footage allegedly of Pretti emerged.AFP could not immediately verify the video, in which a man said to be Pretti is seen kicking and breaking the taillight of the agents’ car before they emerge and tackle him to the ground.Some Minneapolis residents were unstirred by the footage.“So the guy kicked a car’s light, does that mean he deserved to die?” Pedro Wolcott, a Latino sandwich shop owner, told AFP.The Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into Pretti’s death, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche told reporters on Friday (January 30). There is no similar probe for Renee Good, also fatally shot by agents in January.<h2>Government shutdown</h2>Mr. Trump had claimed he wanted to “de-escalate a little bit” in the fallout of the deaths and appointed a new point man in Minneapolis, top immigration adviser Tom Homan.Homan said that “certain improvements could and should be made,” a marked difference in tone from his predecessor on the ground, combative Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino.He also said his staff was “working on a drawdown plan” for some of the more than 3,000 federal agents, if there was greater cooperation from the local authorities in the Democratic-run city.Backlash over the deaths of Pretti and Good has landed in Congress, just before a government funding deadline.Democrats have drawn a red line around funding for the Department of Homeland Security, demanding it be stripped out and renegotiated to impose new constraints on immigration enforcement agencies.

Rallies were also underway across Los Angeles, where immigration raids last year sparked protests, with thousands carrying signs outside City Hall.

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis on Friday (January 30, 2026) in the latest show of anger over President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, as a prominent U.S. journalist was charged over his coverage of protests in the northern city. People marched with signs blasting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the agency leading Mr. Trump’s mass deportation drive, in response to a call for a “national shutdown” across the United States. Minneapolis has become the epicentre of the immigration policy backlash after two protesters, both U.S. citizens, were shot dead by federal agents this month. “I don’t think our Federal Government should be terrorising our people like this,” Sushma Santhana, 24, told AFP as protesters chanted “our streets!” around her. The crowd gathered in freezing temperatures after Bruce Springsteen performed at an anti-ICE concert in the city. The U.S. rock legend recently released “Streets of Minneapolis,” a tribute to the two killed protesters. Another protester, 24-year-old Max Maffor, said he was demonstrating “to conserve what we would consider our democracy and all the liberties that we get from living in America.” Rallies were also underway across Los Angeles, where immigration raids last year sparked protests, with thousands carrying signs outside City Hall. Journalist charged Earlier on Friday (January 30), the Trump administration charged former CNN anchor Don Lemon and eight others with civil rights violations, after he and other reporters covered a protest at a church where an ICE official is a pastor. The journalist’s lawyer said he was taken into custody in Los Angeles overnight, adding that his work covering the protest “was no different to what he has always done.” He faces two charges of conspiracy to deprive rights and interfering with First Amendment rights, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told AFP, referencing the constitutional protection for freedom of expression, including religion. Political figures and media advocates condemned Lemon’s arrest, with Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries calling for his immediate release. “This is an egregious attack on the First Amendment and on journalists’ ability to do their work,” said Committee to Protect Journalists CEO Jodie Ginsberg. Lemon was released from custody after a short court hearing in Los Angeles, U.S. media reported. His next hearing is in Minneapolis on February 9. Civil rights probe Mr. Trump meanwhile walked back his conciliatory tone to describe Alex Pretti, the 37-year-old nurse gunned down on Saturday (January 23), as an “agitator and, perhaps, insurrectionist” after new footage allegedly of Pretti emerged. AFP could not immediately verify the video, in which a man said to be Pretti is seen kicking and breaking the taillight of the agents’ car before they emerge and tackle him to the ground. Some Minneapolis residents were unstirred by the footage. “So the guy kicked a car’s light, does that mean he deserved to die?” Pedro Wolcott, a Latino sandwich shop owner, told AFP. The Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into Pretti’s death, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche told reporters on Friday (January 30). There is no similar probe for Renee Good, also fatally shot by agents in January. Government shutdown Mr. Trump had claimed he wanted to “de-escalate a little bit” in the fallout of the deaths and appointed a new point man in Minneapolis, top immigration adviser Tom Homan. Homan said that “certain improvements could and should be made,” a marked difference in tone from his predecessor on the ground, combative Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino. He also said his staff was “working on a drawdown plan” for some of the more than 3,000 federal agents, if there was greater cooperation from the local authorities in the Democratic-run city. Backlash over the deaths of Pretti and Good has landed in Congress, just before a government funding deadline. Democrats have drawn a red line around funding for the Department of Homeland Security, demanding it be stripped out and renegotiated to impose new constraints on immigration enforcement agencies.

Rallies were also underway across Los Angeles, where immigration raids last year sparked protests, with thousands carrying signs outside City Hall.

Thousands rally in Minneapolis amid rising anger over immigration

The two federal agents who fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis over the weekend have been placed on administrative leave, the Department of Homeland Security said on Wednesday (Jan 28). DHS stressed that the move is standard procedure in cases involving fatal shootings by federal officers. Still, the decision comes as President Donald Trump tries to calm public anger over immigration raids in Minnesota, even as those operations continue.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-warns-us-its-forces-have-fingers-on-the-trigger-astrump-threatens-tehran-with-major-destruction-1769650180755">Iran warns US its forces have ‘fingers on trigger’ amid Trump's military threats</a><h2>Raids continue on the ground</h2>According to reports, on the ground in Minnesota, there are few signs of any real slowdown. Federal immigration raids have continued, including an incident on Tuesday in which agents attempted to enter Ecuador's consulate without a warrant. Attorney General Pam Bondi also announced new arrests of "rioters" who she said were "assaulting federal law enforcement". Trump said earlier this week that he would "de-escalate" the crackdown, but offered no details on what that would actually mean in practice.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">MINNESOTA ARRESTS — I am on the ground in Minneapolis today. Federal agents have arrested 16 Minnesota rioters for allegedly assaulting federal law enforcement — people who have been resisting and impeding our federal law enforcement agents. We expect more arrests to come. I’ve…&mdash; Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) <a href="https://twitter.com/AGPamBondi/status/2016585421027754465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>The killing that sparked backlash</h2>Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, was shot and killed by federal agents on Saturday (Jan 24). The incident has followed Trump throughout the week, even as he travelled to Iowa to give campaign-style speeches focused on the economy ahead of November's midterms. A preliminary report from Customs and Border Protection said Pretti was shot while resisting arrest.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-very-disappointing-trump-s-top-aide-attacks-eu-over-mother-of-all-deals-with-india-1769648927238">Very disappointing: Trump aide attacks EU over ‘Mother of all deals’ with India</a>Trump, meanwhile, has tried to hedge his position. He told reporters he did not believe Pretti was an "assassin", a word earlier used by his deputy chief of staff, Stephen Miller. At the same time, Trump blamed Pretti for carrying a gun, even though he was licensed to do so.<h2>‘No Kings’ protest takes shape</h2>A third round of nationwide "No Kings" protests is now being planned for March 28, reports The Guardian. Organisers say the demonstrations are driven by anger over immigration enforcement and the deaths of two US citizens in related incidents in Minnesota. Some estimate turnout could reach 9 million people."This is in large part a response to a combination of heinous attacks on our democracy and communities coming from the regime," said Ezra Levin of the activist group Indivisible. "And a sense that nobody's coming to save us."<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/minneapolis-shooting-minneapolis-on-the-boil-after-fatal-shootings-of-two-citizens-1769595638491/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/minneapolis-shooting-minneapolis-on-the-boil-after-fatal-shootings-of-two-citizens-1769595638491/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Two federal agents who killed nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, which the DHS said was a standard move. The shooting has sparked nationwide protests, with “No Kings” demonstrations planned for March.

The two federal agents who fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis over the weekend have been placed on administrative leave, the Department of Homeland Security said on Wednesday (Jan 28). DHS stressed that the move is standard procedure in cases involving fatal shootings by federal officers. Still, the decision comes as President Donald Trump tries to calm public anger over immigration raids in Minnesota, even as those operations continue. Also read | Iran warns US its forces have ‘fingers on trigger’ amid Trump's military threats Raids continue on the ground According to reports, on the ground in Minnesota, there are few signs of any real slowdown. Federal immigration raids have continued, including an incident on Tuesday in which agents attempted to enter Ecuador's consulate without a warrant. Attorney General Pam Bondi also announced new arrests of "rioters" who she said were "assaulting federal law enforcement". Trump said earlier this week that he would "de-escalate" the crackdown, but offered no details on what that would actually mean in practice.

Two federal agents who killed nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, which the DHS said was a standard move. The shooting has sparked nationwide protests, with “No Kings” demonstrations planned for March.

Alex Pretti's killers placed on administrative leave as Trump seeks to calm Minnesota backlash

Former US presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton condemned the killing of Alex Pretti by a federal agent this weekend, urging Americans to “speak up” and take action against US President Donald Trump’s crackdown against immigration. The Democratic leaders’ remarks come after the 37-year-old intensive care nurse was shot dead by a Border Patrol officer on Saturday (Jan 24) in Minneapolis during the protest against the Trump administration following the shooting of Renee Good, another US citizen shot by a federal agent.In a statement, Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama called Pretti’s death as a “heartbreaking tragedy” that should be a “wake-up call” for Americans.“It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault,” the Obamas wrote. Criticising the “unprecedented tactics” of the Department of Homeland Security, they added, “people across the country have been rightly outraged by the spectacle of masked ICE recruits and other federal agents acting with impunity and engaging in tactics that seem designed to intimidate, harass, provoke and endanger the residents of a major American city.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-alex-pretti-have-a-gun-what-trump-administration-said-to-defend-minneapolis-shooting-1769323257517">Did Alex Pretti have a gun? What Trump administration said to defend Minneapolis shooting</a> They further added, “rather than trying to impose some semblance of discipline and accountability over the agents they’ve deployed, the President and current administration officials seem eager to escalate the situation, while offering public explanations for the shootings of Mr. Pretti and Renee Good that aren’t informed by any serious investigation — and that appear to be directly contradicted by video evidence.”The Obamas called on every American to “draw inspiration from the wave of peaceful protests in Minneapolis and other parts of the country,” adding that they hope the Trump administration changes its approach and works with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey “to avert more chaos and achieve legitimate law enforcement goals.”Former President Bill Clinton voiced similar concerns, saying that the scenes in Minneapolis were “horrible” in a statement on social media.“Over the course of a lifetime, we face only a few moments where the decisions we make and the actions we take will shape our history for years to come. This is one of them,” he wrote, adding that “the people in charge” are lying to the public and telling them “not to believe what we’ve seen with our own eyes.”“It is up to all of us who believe in the promise of American democracy to stand up, speak out, and show that our nation still belongs to We the People,” he added.<h2>What did White House say?</h2>White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson said Obama was exploiting the tensions to “sow more division.”“Obama should join President Trump in urging local Democrat leaders — like Walz and Frey — to work with the Trump Administration to remove dangerous criminal illegal aliens from American communities,” Jackson said in a statement. “Instead, they are attacking law enforcement and defending criminal illegal aliens with additional convictions for murder, rape, assault, and more.”

Barack Obama and Bill Clinton condemned the killing of nurse Alex Pretti by a federal agent, urging Americans to speak out against Trump’s immigration crackdown, as the White House accused Obama of stoking division.

Former US presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton condemned the killing of Alex Pretti by a federal agent this weekend, urging Americans to “speak up” and take action against US President Donald Trump’s crackdown against immigration. The Democratic leaders’ remarks come after the 37-year-old intensive care nurse was shot dead by a Border Patrol officer on Saturday (Jan 24) in Minneapolis during the protest against the Trump administration following the shooting of Renee Good, another US citizen shot by a federal agent. In a statement, Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama called Pretti’s death as a “heartbreaking tragedy” that should be a “wake-up call” for Americans. “It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault,” the Obamas wrote. Criticising the “unprecedented tactics” of the Department of Homeland Security, they added, “people across the country have been rightly outraged by the spectacle of masked ICE recruits and other federal agents acting with impunity and engaging in tactics that seem designed to intimidate, harass, provoke and endanger the residents of a major American city.” Also read | Did Alex Pretti have a gun? What Trump administration said to defend Minneapolis shooting They further added, “rather than trying to impose some semblance of discipline and accountability over the agents they’ve deployed, the President and current administration officials seem eager to escalate the situation, while offering public explanations for the shootings of Mr. Pretti and Renee Good that aren’t informed by any serious investigation — and that appear to be directly contradicted by video evidence.” The Obamas called on every American to “draw inspiration from the wave of peaceful protests in Minneapolis and other parts of the country,” adding that they hope the Trump administration changes its approach and works with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey “to avert more chaos and achieve legitimate law enforcement goals.” Former President Bill Clinton voiced similar concerns, saying that the scenes in Minneapolis were “horrible” in a statement on social media. “Over the course of a lifetime, we face only a few moments where the decisions we make and the actions we take will shape our history for years to come. This is one of them,” he wrote, adding that “the people in charge” are lying to the public and telling them “not to believe what we’ve seen with our own eyes.” “It is up to all of us who believe in the promise of American democracy to stand up, speak out, and show that our nation still belongs to We the People,” he added. What did White House say? White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson said Obama was exploiting the tensions to “sow more division.” “Obama should join President Trump in urging local Democrat leaders — like Walz and Frey — to work with the Trump Administration to remove dangerous criminal illegal aliens from American communities,” Jackson said in a statement. “Instead, they are attacking law enforcement and defending criminal illegal aliens with additional convictions for murder, rape, assault, and more.”

Barack Obama and Bill Clinton condemned the killing of nurse Alex Pretti by a federal agent, urging Americans to speak out against Trump’s immigration crackdown, as the White House accused Obama of stoking division.

‘Wake-up call to every American’: Obama, Clinton slam Trump administration after killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis

A 37-year-old man was shot dead by a Border Patrol agent during immigration protests in Minneapolis. The incident has sparked outrage in Minnesota as the Trump administration defended the shooting.

A 37-year-old man was shot dead by a Border Patrol agent during immigration protests in Minneapolis. The incident has sparked outrage in Minnesota as the Trump administration defended the shooting.

In Pics | Minneapolis on boil after second shooting by federal agents

Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse, was shot dead by a US federal agent during protests against US President Donald Trump’s crackdown against immigration. Several pieces of footage of the incident captured by the bystanders are being circulated on social media. Following the fatal shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Department of Homeland Security defended the Border Patrol agents who fired at Pretti by calling him an “armed” and “violent” suspect. However, the shooting has sparked outrage among the public as none of the videos shared online showed Pretti wielding a weapon.The shooting is the third in the state of Minnesota, and the second fatal one after Renee Good was shot in the head by ICE agents on January 7. The Trump administration defended the incident by describing the shooting as a response to “an act of domestic terrorism”. In another incident, a Minneapolis resident was shot in the leg by an ICE agent on Wednesday (Jan 14).<h2>What did videos reveal?</h2>In the videos, Pretti can be seen recording with his phone as federal agents push a woman away and push another person to the ground. Pretti moves between the agent and the woman, but the officer pepper sprays him. Pretti is then forced onto his knees and arms by several agents. One of the officers is seen pulling an item from Pretti’s waistband and quickly moves away. Amid the scuffle, an officer points a handgun at Pretti’s back and fires four shots as he falls to the ground. Several more shots are heard as another agent appears to shoot at Pretti. All agents initially back away as his body lies still on the road, then some of them try to offer medical assistance.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Minneapolis, Minnesota: Another angle shows the federal agent-involved shooting near Glam Doll Donuts, where Alex Jeffrey Pretti, 37, was fatally shot. DHS has said the suspect approached agents with a handgun and resisted being disarmed before “defensive shots” were fired. <a href="https://t.co/8J4QyqX7iv">pic.twitter.com/8J4QyqX7iv</a>&mdash; GeoTechWar (@geotechwar) <a href="https://twitter.com/geotechwar/status/2015156936698982814?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, Pretti’s family said he owned a handgun and had a permit to carry a concealed handgun in Minnesota. They added that they had never known him to carry it.<h2>What did Trump administration say?</h2>The Department of Homeland Security said that Pretti was shot after he “approached” Border Patrol officers with a 9 mm semiautomatic handgun, without specifying whether he brandished the gun. In the videos circulated on social media, he is seen with a phone in his hand, but none appear to show a visible weapon with him.“The officers attempted to disarm the suspect, but the armed suspect violently resisted,” DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement after the shooting. “Fearing for his life and the lives and safety of fellow officers, an agent fired defensive shots.” She added that medics attempted to aid Pretti, but he was pronounced dead on the scene.During a press conference, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said that Pretti was believed to be a lawful gunowner and had a permit to carry.US President Donald Trump and other federal officials posted a photo of a gun belonging to Pretti on social media. McLaughlin pointed out that the gun had two magazines, claiming it looked like “a situation where an individual wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement.”Apart from the fact that Pretti owned a gun, the Trump administration has not provided any clear evidence that would suggest that he was a threat to anyone.

The killing of Alex Pretti by a federal agent during immigration protests in Minneapolis has sparked outrage as the Trump administration defended the official, but videos shared online suggested otherwise.

Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse, was shot dead by a US federal agent during protests against US President Donald Trump’s crackdown against immigration. Several pieces of footage of the incident captured by the bystanders are being circulated on social media. Following the fatal shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Department of Homeland Security defended the Border Patrol agents who fired at Pretti by calling him an “armed” and “violent” suspect. However, the shooting has sparked outrage among the public as none of the videos shared online showed Pretti wielding a weapon. The shooting is the third in the state of Minnesota, and the second fatal one after Renee Good was shot in the head by ICE agents on January 7. The Trump administration defended the incident by describing the shooting as a response to “an act of domestic terrorism”. In another incident, a Minneapolis resident was shot in the leg by an ICE agent on Wednesday (Jan 14). What did videos reveal? In the videos, Pretti can be seen recording with his phone as federal agents push a woman away and push another person to the ground. Pretti moves between the agent and the woman, but the officer pepper sprays him. Pretti is then forced onto his knees and arms by several agents. One of the officers is seen pulling an item from Pretti’s waistband and quickly moves away. Amid the scuffle, an officer points a handgun at Pretti’s back and fires four shots as he falls to the ground. Several more shots are heard as another agent appears to shoot at Pretti. All agents initially back away as his body lies still on the road, then some of them try to offer medical assistance.

The killing of Alex Pretti by a federal agent during immigration protests in Minneapolis has sparked outrage as the Trump administration defended the official, but videos shared online suggested otherwise.

Did Alex Pretti have a gun? What Trump administration said to defend Minneapolis shooting

Following the shooting of Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse, by a federal agent amid protests against US President Donald Trump’s crackdown against immigration, several videos captured by bystanders have emerged after the incident showing the exact moment US Border Patrol officers shot the 37-year-old after a confrontation during the protest. The shooting is the third in the state of Minnesota, and the second fatal one after Renee Good was shot in the head by ICE agents. The incident drew hundreds of protesters out in the streets amid freezing temperatures as local authorities expressed outrage.<h2>What did videos reveal?</h2>In the videos, Pretti can be seen recording with his phone as federal agents push a woman away and push another person to the ground. Pretti moves between the agent and the woman, then tries to shield himself by lifting an arm as the officer pepper sprays him. He then turns away and tries to help the woman who has fallen, but the agent continues to pepper spray him.&nbsp;Pretti is then forced onto his knees and arms by several agents. One of the officers is seen pulling an item from Pretti’s waistband and quickly moves away. Amid the scuffle, an officer points a handgun at Pretti’s back and fires four shots as he falls to the ground. Several more shots are heard as another agent appears to shoot at Pretti.All agents initially back away as his body lies still on the road, then some of them try to offer medical assistance.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shot and killed an unarmed 37-year-old man today in Minneapolis, Minnesota, following a struggle as several agents attempted to confront and arrest the at-the-time armed-unidentified man who had been filming them. During… <a href="https://t.co/fuvpH58AkW">pic.twitter.com/fuvpH58AkW</a>&mdash; OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) <a href="https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/2015127355937677537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Third angle of today’s shooting of a 37-year-old male by agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, clearly shows one of the agents running away from the scuffle before the shooting carrying the victim&#39;s handgun, a Sig P320. <a href="https://t.co/97atyCozQP">pic.twitter.com/97atyCozQP</a>&mdash; OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) <a href="https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/2015145197965881786?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The shooting has drawn sharp criticism as hundreds took to the streets to protest against armed and masked agents, who deployed tear gas and flashbang grenades. Demonstrations also broke out in other cities across the United States, including New York, Washington, and San Francisco.<h2>Did Pretti have a gun?</h2>The Department of Homeland Security said that Pretti was shot after he “approached” Border Patrol officers with a 9 mm semiautomatic handgun, without specifying whether he brandished the gun. In the videos circulated on social media, he is seen with a phone in his hand, but none appear to show a visible weapon with him.Pretti’s family said he owned a handgun and had a permit to carry a concealed handgun in Minnesota. They added that they had never known him to carry it.

Bystander videos show ICU nurse Alex Pretti, 37, being pepper-sprayed and shot by US Border Patrol during Minneapolis protests against Trump’s immigration crackdown, triggering outrage and nationwide demonstrations.

Following the shooting of Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse, by a federal agent amid protests against US President Donald Trump’s crackdown against immigration, several videos captured by bystanders have emerged after the incident showing the exact moment US Border Patrol officers shot the 37-year-old after a confrontation during the protest. The shooting is the third in the state of Minnesota, and the second fatal one after Renee Good was shot in the head by ICE agents. The incident drew hundreds of protesters out in the streets amid freezing temperatures as local authorities expressed outrage. What did videos reveal? In the videos, Pretti can be seen recording with his phone as federal agents push a woman away and push another person to the ground. Pretti moves between the agent and the woman, then tries to shield himself by lifting an arm as the officer pepper sprays him. He then turns away and tries to help the woman who has fallen, but the agent continues to pepper spray him. Pretti is then forced onto his knees and arms by several agents. One of the officers is seen pulling an item from Pretti’s waistband and quickly moves away. Amid the scuffle, an officer points a handgun at Pretti’s back and fires four shots as he falls to the ground. Several more shots are heard as another agent appears to shoot at Pretti. All agents initially back away as his body lies still on the road, then some of them try to offer medical assistance.

Bystander videos show ICU nurse Alex Pretti, 37, being pepper-sprayed and shot by US Border Patrol during Minneapolis protests against Trump’s immigration crackdown, triggering outrage and nationwide demonstrations.

Videos show moment federal agents fatally shoot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis amid confrontation

A 37-year-old man was shot dead by federal officers in Minneapolis on Saturday (Jan 24) amid the immigration crackdown launched by US President Donald Trump’s administration. The shooting is the third in the state of Minnesota, and the second fatal one after Renee Good was shot in the head by ICE agents. The incident drew hundreds of protesters out in the streets amid freezing temperatures as local authorities expressed outrage.Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara declined to identify the man who was shot by Border Patrol officers during the protest. The 37-year-old was identified by his parents as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, an intensive care unit nurse, Associated Press reported. Federal officials have said that the agent involved in the shooting is an eight-year Border Patrol veteran.Several videos of the shooting captured by bystanders have been circulated on social media. While the Trump administration claimed that Pretti was armed, videos seem to only show him holding a phone in his hand.<h2>Who was Alex Pretti?</h2>Born in Illinois, Pretti was a US citizen and had no criminal record, according to court documents. His family said that he had never interacted with law enforcement beyond a handful of traffic tickets. His family said that he deeply cared about people and was upset with the things happening in Minneapolis and across other US states amid the immigration crackdown. He participated in the protest as he felt what was happening was terrible and wrong.“He cared about people deeply and he was very upset with what was happening in Minneapolis and throughout the United States with ICE, as millions of other people are upset,” said Michael Pretti, Alex’s father. “He thought it was terrible, you know, kidnapping children, just grabbing people off the street. He cared about those people, and he knew it was wrong, so he did participate in protests.”His parents, who lived in Colorado, had urged him to be cautious while protesting in a recent conversation.“We had this discussion with him two weeks ago or so, you know, that go ahead and protest, but do not engage, do not do anything stupid, basically,” Michael Pretti said. “And he said he knows that. He knew that.”<h2>Did Pretti own a gun?</h2>The Department of Homeland Security said that Pretti was shot after he “approached” Border Patrol officers with a 9 mm semiautomatic handgun, without specifying whether he brandished the gun. In the videos circulated on social media, he is seen with a phone in his hand, but none appear to show a visible weapon with him.Pretti’s family said he owned a handgun and had a permit to carry a concealed handgun in Minnesota. They added that they had never known him to carry it.

A 37-year-old ICU nurse, Alex Pretti, was shot dead by Border Patrol officers during an ICE protest in Minneapolis, sparking outrage amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

A 37-year-old man was shot dead by federal officers in Minneapolis on Saturday (Jan 24) amid the immigration crackdown launched by US President Donald Trump’s administration. The shooting is the third in the state of Minnesota, and the second fatal one after Renee Good was shot in the head by ICE agents. The incident drew hundreds of protesters out in the streets amid freezing temperatures as local authorities expressed outrage. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara declined to identify the man who was shot by Border Patrol officers during the protest. The 37-year-old was identified by his parents as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, an intensive care unit nurse, Associated Press reported. Federal officials have said that the agent involved in the shooting is an eight-year Border Patrol veteran. Several videos of the shooting captured by bystanders have been circulated on social media. While the Trump administration claimed that Pretti was armed, videos seem to only show him holding a phone in his hand. Who was Alex Pretti? Born in Illinois, Pretti was a US citizen and had no criminal record, according to court documents. His family said that he had never interacted with law enforcement beyond a handful of traffic tickets. His family said that he deeply cared about people and was upset with the things happening in Minneapolis and across other US states amid the immigration crackdown. He participated in the protest as he felt what was happening was terrible and wrong. “He cared about people deeply and he was very upset with what was happening in Minneapolis and throughout the United States with ICE, as millions of other people are upset,” said Michael Pretti, Alex’s father. “He thought it was terrible, you know, kidnapping children, just grabbing people off the street. He cared about those people, and he knew it was wrong, so he did participate in protests.” His parents, who lived in Colorado, had urged him to be cautious while protesting in a recent conversation. “We had this discussion with him two weeks ago or so, you know, that go ahead and protest, but do not engage, do not do anything stupid, basically,” Michael Pretti said. “And he said he knows that. He knew that.” Did Pretti own a gun? The Department of Homeland Security said that Pretti was shot after he “approached” Border Patrol officers with a 9 mm semiautomatic handgun, without specifying whether he brandished the gun. In the videos circulated on social media, he is seen with a phone in his hand, but none appear to show a visible weapon with him. Pretti’s family said he owned a handgun and had a permit to carry a concealed handgun in Minnesota. They added that they had never known him to carry it.

A 37-year-old ICU nurse, Alex Pretti, was shot dead by Border Patrol officers during an ICE protest in Minneapolis, sparking outrage amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

Who was Alex Pretti? 37-year-old ICU nurse shot by federal agent in Minneapolis

An independent autopsy commissioned by the family of Renee Good has found that she was shot thrice and grazed a fourth time during the January 7 encounter by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, her lawyers claimed. The shooting occurred during the recent deployment of thousands of immigration officers to the state amid a charged atmosphere fueled by President Donald Trump's catch-and-deport moves against illegal aliens.<h2>What happened to Renee Good?</h2>The 37-year-old woman, described in some media accounts as an 'anti-ICE activist', was shot while sitting in the driver’s seat of her SUV in a residential neighbourhood during an encounter with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer Jonathan Ross. Videos of the ruckus showed ICE officers ordering Good to get out of the car. Good was seen turning the steering wheel away from Ross and beginning to drive. Multiple gunshots could be heard. The &nbsp;SUV then crashed into a parked vehicle. In a video recorded by Ross, a male voice could be heard saying “f***g bitch” moments before the crash.Ross was treated at a hospital and released, with US authorities claiming that he sustained internal bleeding, without further details.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/minnesota-immigration-crackdown-trump-calls-renee-good-s-death-a-tragedy-1768973764624/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/minnesota-immigration-crackdown-trump-calls-renee-good-s-death-a-tragedy-1768973764624/embed</a><h2>What is the family autopsy saying on the killing of Renee Good by ICE?</h2>NBC News, citing her family’s attorneys, said Good suffered gunshot wounds to her left forearm and right breast. Neither of these was immediately life-threatening.&nbsp;But the fatal shot that killed her entered the left side of her head near the temple and exited on the right, they said, citing the autopsy. &nbsp;Renee's lawyers said the autopsy was conducted by a highly respected independent medical pathologist, according to the report.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/shot-dying-then-insulted-disturbing-video-shows-ice-agent-mutter-crude-slur-after-killing-renee-nicole-good-fucking-bitch-jonathan-ross-1768018859463">'Fu**ing b***h': Disturbing video shows ICE agent mutter crude slur after killing Renee Good</a>&nbsp;“We believe the evidence we are gathering and will continue to gather in our investigation will suffice to prove our case,” lead attorney Antonio M. Romanucci told the channel. “The video evidence depicting the events of January 7, 2026, is clear, particularly when viewed through the standards of reasonable policing and totality of circumstances.” Her lawyers said Good and her partner were “responsible community members who lived peacefully and did not engage in harmful conduct toward others", including the federal agents involved in the encounter.<h2>'Domestic terrorist': What about Renee Good's official autopsy and whats govt saying about her?</h2>As of Wednesday night (Jan 22), there is no public record of Good’s death on &nbsp;the website of the specific body responsible for an official autopsy, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office.In widely criticised remarks, US &nbsp;Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had called Good a “domestic terrorist”, without evidence. Noem claimed the officer acted in self-defence.DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said Good had refused to comply with officers' commands.“If you impede law enforcement operations, ignore law commands, and use a deadly weapon to kill or cause bodily harm to a federal law enforcement office there are dangerous, and in this case deadly, consequences. This was entirely preventable,” McLaughlin had said.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-renee-nicole-good-s-killing-by-ice-agent-in-minneapolis-who-has-custody-of-her-three-children-1768218582237">After Renee Nicole Good’s killing by ICE agent in Minneapolis, who has custody of her three children?</a>&nbsp;Dismissing the federal government's justifications, , Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticised the immigration operations.&nbsp;The FBI is investigating the incident, but state officials have claimed that they are being barred from joining the probe.

The unofficial autopsy of Renee Good is out. She was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Minneapolis on January 7. Here is what her family lawyers are saying about the independent autopsy



An independent autopsy commissioned by the family of Renee Good has found that she was shot thrice and grazed a fourth time during the January 7 encounter by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, her lawyers claimed. The shooting occurred during the recent deployment of thousands of immigration officers to the state amid a charged atmosphere fueled by President Donald Trump's catch-and-deport moves against illegal aliens. What happened to Renee Good? The 37-year-old woman, described in some media accounts as an 'anti-ICE activist', was shot while sitting in the driver’s seat of her SUV in a residential neighbourhood during an encounter with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer Jonathan Ross. Videos of the ruckus showed ICE officers ordering Good to get out of the car. Good was seen turning the steering wheel away from Ross and beginning to drive. Multiple gunshots could be heard. The SUV then crashed into a parked vehicle. In a video recorded by Ross, a male voice could be heard saying “f***g bitch” moments before the crash. Ross was treated at a hospital and released, with US authorities claiming that he sustained internal bleeding, without further details. https://www.wionews.com/videos/minnesota-immigration-crackdown-trump-calls-renee-good-s-death-a-tragedy-1768973764624/embed What is the family autopsy saying on the killing of Renee Good by ICE? NBC News, citing her family’s attorneys, said Good suffered gunshot wounds to her left forearm and right breast. Neither of these was immediately life-threatening. But the fatal shot that killed her entered the left side of her head near the temple and exited on the right, they said, citing the autopsy. Renee's lawyers said the autopsy was conducted by a highly respected independent medical pathologist, according to the report. Also read: 'Fu**ing b***h': Disturbing video shows ICE agent mutter crude slur after killing Renee Good “We believe the evidence we are gathering and will continue to gather in our investigation will suffice to prove our case,” lead attorney Antonio M. Romanucci told the channel. “The video evidence depicting the events of January 7, 2026, is clear, particularly when viewed through the standards of reasonable policing and totality of circumstances.” Her lawyers said Good and her partner were “responsible community members who lived peacefully and did not engage in harmful conduct toward others", including the federal agents involved in the encounter. 'Domestic terrorist': What about Renee Good's official autopsy and whats govt saying about her? As of Wednesday night (Jan 22), there is no public record of Good’s death on the website of the specific body responsible for an official autopsy, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office. In widely criticised remarks, US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had called Good a “domestic terrorist”, without evidence. Noem claimed the officer acted in self-defence. DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said Good had refused to comply with officers' commands. “If you impede law enforcement operations, ignore law commands, and use a deadly weapon to kill or cause bodily harm to a federal law enforcement office there are dangerous, and in this case deadly, consequences. This was entirely preventable,” McLaughlin had said. Also read: After Renee Nicole Good’s killing by ICE agent in Minneapolis, who has custody of her three children? Dismissing the federal government's justifications, , Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticised the immigration operations. The FBI is investigating the incident, but state officials have claimed that they are being barred from joining the probe.

The unofficial autopsy of Renee Good is out. She was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Minneapolis on January 7. Here is what her family lawyers are saying about the independent autopsy&nbsp;

'Shot in the head': Renee Good independent autopsy reveals how she was killed by ICE officer in Minnesota

A US federal judge on Friday (Jan 16) restricted immigration agents from their aggressive tactics in Minnesota, barring them from detaining or arresting peaceful protesters and drivers, and using pepper-spray against demonstrators. US District Judge Katherine Menendez ruled that the Department of Homeland Security’s current operation has 72 hours to come into compliance, according to the 83-page order. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump walked back on his threats to invoke the Insurrection Act to deal with protests against immigration raids in Minnesota and said that there was no immediate need to “use it”.The order comes amid the recent tensions in the state after an ICE agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman protestor, Renee Nicole Good, in Minneapolis on January 7. The Trump administration defended the incident by describing the shooting as a response to “an act of domestic terrorism”. In another incident, a Minneapolis resident was shot in the leg by an ICE agent on Wednesday (Jan 14).In a separate legal action, the Justice Department was investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for impeding federal officers as the tensions between the White House and local officials rose.Amid the escalating row between Trump and Minnesota leaders, the US president threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act. “If I needed it, I would use it. I don’t think there is any reason right now to use it,” Trump told reporters at the White House.The Insurrection Act will allow Trump to sidestep the Posse Comitatus Act to suppress “armed rebellion” or “domestic violence” and deploy the military “as he considers necessary” against protesters. The demonstrations in the state have expanded after the killing of Renee Good amid Trump’s crackdown against “illegal aliens”.Earlier on Wednesday (Jan 14), Tim Walz, in a video on X, accused federal agents of waging “a campaign of organised brutality against the people of Minnesota.”Meanwhile, Good’s family have announced that they have retained a top law firm to investigate her killing ahead of a possible legal action against the officer and government. On Thursday (Jan 15), the lawyers demanded that federal officials, including the agent who killed Good, preserve records and evidence related to the incident.

A US judge barred ICE and other federal agents in Minnesota from detaining, arresting peaceful protesters or using pepper spray and similar tactics, after tensions surged over the fatal shooting of protester Renee Nicole Good.

A US federal judge on Friday (Jan 16) restricted immigration agents from their aggressive tactics in Minnesota, barring them from detaining or arresting peaceful protesters and drivers, and using pepper-spray against demonstrators. US District Judge Katherine Menendez ruled that the Department of Homeland Security’s current operation has 72 hours to come into compliance, according to the 83-page order. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump walked back on his threats to invoke the Insurrection Act to deal with protests against immigration raids in Minnesota and said that there was no immediate need to “use it”. The order comes amid the recent tensions in the state after an ICE agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman protestor, Renee Nicole Good, in Minneapolis on January 7. The Trump administration defended the incident by describing the shooting as a response to “an act of domestic terrorism”. In another incident, a Minneapolis resident was shot in the leg by an ICE agent on Wednesday (Jan 14). In a separate legal action, the Justice Department was investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for impeding federal officers as the tensions between the White House and local officials rose. Amid the escalating row between Trump and Minnesota leaders, the US president threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act. “If I needed it, I would use it. I don’t think there is any reason right now to use it,” Trump told reporters at the White House. The Insurrection Act will allow Trump to sidestep the Posse Comitatus Act to suppress “armed rebellion” or “domestic violence” and deploy the military “as he considers necessary” against protesters. The demonstrations in the state have expanded after the killing of Renee Good amid Trump’s crackdown against “illegal aliens”. Earlier on Wednesday (Jan 14), Tim Walz, in a video on X, accused federal agents of waging “a campaign of organised brutality against the people of Minnesota.” Meanwhile, Good’s family have announced that they have retained a top law firm to investigate her killing ahead of a possible legal action against the officer and government. On Thursday (Jan 15), the lawyers demanded that federal officials, including the agent who killed Good, preserve records and evidence related to the incident.

A US judge barred ICE and other federal agents in Minnesota from detaining, arresting peaceful protesters or using pepper spray and similar tactics, after tensions surged over the fatal shooting of protester Renee Nicole Good.

US judge restricts ICE tactics in Minnesota, blocks arrests, using pepper-spray on protestors

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jan 16) walked back on his threats to invoke the Insurrection Act to deal with protests against immigration raids in Minnesota and said that there was no immediate need to “use it”. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said the option remained on the table but was not necessary at this stage. "If I needed it, I would use it. I don't think there is any reason right now to use it," he said.The Insurrection Act would allow Trump to deploy the US military domestically, bypassing restrictions that normally prevent soldiers from carrying out civilian law enforcement.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-threatens-minnesota-with-insurrection-act-as-protests-rage-over-ice-shooting-of-renee-nicole-good-1768527208576">Trump threatens Minnesota with Insurrection Act as protests rage over ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good</a><h2>DOJ probes Walz and Frey</h2>Even as Trump struck a more cautious tone, tensions escalated further. CBS News reported that the Justice Department is investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over allegations that they impeded federal officers. Both leaders have repeatedly called for peaceful protests against immigration sweeps in the state. Governor Walz has accused federal agents of carrying out what he called "a campaign of organised brutality against the people of Minnesota".&nbsp;<h2>Protests and shootings in Minneapolis</h2>Protests have rocked Minneapolis for days, with demonstrators clashing with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers as federal agents stepped up operations targeting undocumented migrants. The unrest intensified after the January 7 killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, who was shot by an ICE officer during an enforcement operation. Federal agents have since fired their weapons in two separate incidents, including one this week that wounded a man from Venezuela.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-is-the-insurrection-act-the-19th-century-law-trump-wants-to-use-on-minnesota-s-anti-ice-protests-wion-explains-1768554284225">What is Insurrection Act? Trump threatens to use 19th century law on Minnesota</a>Federal prosecutors have also charged a man accused of stealing a rifle from an FBI vehicle. US Attorney Daniel Rosen blamed local officials for what he described as the "incitement of violence against federal law enforcement... which resulted here in the theft of a firearm from an FBI vehicle."Meanwhile, Good’s family has hired a high-profile law firm to investigate her killing, a step seen as a precursor to possible legal action against both the officer involved and the federal government. Lawyers for the family have demanded that all records and evidence linked to the shooting be preserved. &nbsp;

Donald Trump stepped back from threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act over Minnesota protests, saying there is “no reason right now” to deploy military. Even so, the DOJ is probing Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, as unrest continues after ICE shooting of Renee Good.

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jan 16) walked back on his threats to invoke the Insurrection Act to deal with protests against immigration raids in Minnesota and said that there was no immediate need to “use it”. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said the option remained on the table but was not necessary at this stage. "If I needed it, I would use it. I don't think there is any reason right now to use it," he said. The Insurrection Act would allow Trump to deploy the US military domestically, bypassing restrictions that normally prevent soldiers from carrying out civilian law enforcement. Also read | Trump threatens Minnesota with Insurrection Act as protests rage over ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good DOJ probes Walz and Frey Even as Trump struck a more cautious tone, tensions escalated further. CBS News reported that the Justice Department is investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over allegations that they impeded federal officers. Both leaders have repeatedly called for peaceful protests against immigration sweeps in the state. Governor Walz has accused federal agents of carrying out what he called "a campaign of organised brutality against the people of Minnesota". Protests and shootings in Minneapolis Protests have rocked Minneapolis for days, with demonstrators clashing with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers as federal agents stepped up operations targeting undocumented migrants. The unrest intensified after the January 7 killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, who was shot by an ICE officer during an enforcement operation. Federal agents have since fired their weapons in two separate incidents, including one this week that wounded a man from Venezuela. Also read | What is Insurrection Act? Trump threatens to use 19th century law on Minnesota Federal prosecutors have also charged a man accused of stealing a rifle from an FBI vehicle. US Attorney Daniel Rosen blamed local officials for what he described as the "incitement of violence against federal law enforcement... which resulted here in the theft of a firearm from an FBI vehicle." Meanwhile, Good’s family has hired a high-profile law firm to investigate her killing, a step seen as a precursor to possible legal action against both the officer involved and the federal government. Lawyers for the family have demanded that all records and evidence linked to the shooting be preserved.

Donald Trump stepped back from threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act over Minnesota protests, saying there is “no reason right now” to deploy military. Even so, the DOJ is probing Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, as unrest continues after ICE shooting of Renee Good.

‘For now’: Trump backs down on Insurrection Act threat in Minnesota; DOJ investigates Tim Walz and Jacob Frey

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jan 15) once again floated the idea of invoking the Insurrection Act, an emergency law that allows the domestic deployment of the military. The warning came as protests spread across Minnesota after two separate incidents involving federal immigration agents, one shooting that injured a man this week and another that left a woman dead days earlier. Speaking to reporters, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed that she had discussed invoking the insurrection act with Trump, and said: "It's his constitutional right," to invoke it.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/another-day-another-ice-shooting-another-minneapolis-resident-shot-by-federal-agent-just-days-after-renee-good-killing-1768445027063">Another day, another ICE shooting: Federal agent shoots Minneapolis man in leg days after Renee Good killing</a><h2>What did Trump say?</h2>Accusing Minnesota leaders of failing to control what he called professional agitators, Trump on his social media platform Truth Social repeated threats to invoke the Insurrection Act. The 19th-century law for quelling insurrection has not been used in more than 30 years, reports AFP."If the corrupt politicians of Minnesota don't obey the law and stop the professional agitators and insurrectionists from attacking the Patriots of ICE, who are only trying to do their job, I will institute the INSURRECTION ACT," Trump wrote.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/shot-dying-then-insulted-disturbing-video-shows-ice-agent-mutter-crude-slur-after-killing-renee-nicole-good-fucking-bitch-jonathan-ross-1768018859463">'Fu**ing b***h': Disturbing video shows ICE agent mutter crude slur after killing Renee Good</a>Noem, speaking to reporters outside the White House, declined to say whether Trump should invoke the Insurrection Act. She said the decision rested with the president. "It's his constitutional right, and it's up to him if he wants to utilise it to do it," Noem said.<h2>Walz slams ICE's ‘campaign of organised brutality’</h2>Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, meanwhile, has pushed back hard. In a video posted Wednesday night, he accused federal agents of carrying out what he described as "a campaign of organised brutality against the people of Minnesota". He cited multiple incidents, including "breaking windows, dragging pregnant women down the street," and the January 7 killing of 37-year-old Renee Good.Walz urged residents to "protest loudly, urgently, but also peacefully". He also asked Minnesotans to record every interaction with ICE, saying accountability would come later. He called on Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to "end this occupation, you've done enough."

US President Donald Trump has once again threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act amid rising protests in Minneapolis over federal immigration enforcement and recent shootings by ICE agents.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jan 15) once again floated the idea of invoking the Insurrection Act, an emergency law that allows the domestic deployment of the military. The warning came as protests spread across Minnesota after two separate incidents involving federal immigration agents, one shooting that injured a man this week and another that left a woman dead days earlier. Speaking to reporters, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed that she had discussed invoking the insurrection act with Trump, and said: "It's his constitutional right," to invoke it. Also read | Another day, another ICE shooting: Federal agent shoots Minneapolis man in leg days after Renee Good killing What did Trump say? Accusing Minnesota leaders of failing to control what he called professional agitators, Trump on his social media platform Truth Social repeated threats to invoke the Insurrection Act. The 19th-century law for quelling insurrection has not been used in more than 30 years, reports AFP. "If the corrupt politicians of Minnesota don't obey the law and stop the professional agitators and insurrectionists from attacking the Patriots of ICE, who are only trying to do their job, I will institute the INSURRECTION ACT," Trump wrote. Also read | 'Fu**ing b***h': Disturbing video shows ICE agent mutter crude slur after killing Renee Good Noem, speaking to reporters outside the White House, declined to say whether Trump should invoke the Insurrection Act. She said the decision rested with the president. "It's his constitutional right, and it's up to him if he wants to utilise it to do it," Noem said. Walz slams ICE's ‘campaign of organised brutality’ Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, meanwhile, has pushed back hard. In a video posted Wednesday night, he accused federal agents of carrying out what he described as "a campaign of organised brutality against the people of Minnesota". He cited multiple incidents, including "breaking windows, dragging pregnant women down the street," and the January 7 killing of 37-year-old Renee Good. Walz urged residents to "protest loudly, urgently, but also peacefully". He also asked Minnesotans to record every interaction with ICE, saying accountability would come later. He called on Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to "end this occupation, you've done enough."

US President Donald Trump has once again threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act amid rising protests in Minneapolis over federal immigration enforcement and recent shootings by ICE agents.

Trump threatens Minnesota with Insurrection Act as protests rage over ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good

Just days after the horrific killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good at the hands of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer Jonathan Ross, another Minneapolis resident, as per reports, has been shot by an ICE agent. The shooting incident happened in the 600 block of 24th Avenue North in Minneapolis. The call was reported at about 7:30 pm on Wednesday (Jan 14).According to reports, at least one person was shot, and two people sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the scuffle. Minneapolis city officials say they’re aware of reports of another shooting involving federal law enforcement agents in north Minneapolis on Wednesday evening.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We are aware of reports of a shooting involving federal law enforcement in North Minneapolis. We are working to confirm additional details.&mdash; City of Minneapolis (@CityMinneapolis) <a href="https://twitter.com/CityMinneapolis/status/2011615337444155561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What happened?</h2>Reports suggest that the ICE agent shot a person in the leg after allegedly being attacked with a shovel during an arrest. As per AP News, this happened as a large group of federal agents and Minneapolis Police wearing gas masks fired tear gas into a crowd gathered at a north Minneapolis intersection.The latest shooting incident happened just about 4.5 miles (7.2 kilometres) north of where Ross fatally shot Good in the head on January 7 as she drove away.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/shot-dying-then-insulted-disturbing-video-shows-ice-agent-mutter-crude-slur-after-killing-renee-nicole-good-fucking-bitch-jonathan-ross-1768018859463">'Fu**ing b***h': Disturbing video shows ICE agent mutter crude slur after killing Renee Good</a><h2>DHS identifies the shooting victim as a Venezuelan man</h2>The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in a statement said that an officer was forced to fire "defensive shots to defend his life". It said that the man, "an illegal alien from Venezuela who was released into the country by Joe Biden in 2022" in an attempt to evade arrest, tried to flee by car, but crashed into another parked car, following which he was chased on foot."The law enforcement officer caught up to the subject on foot and attempted to apprehend him when the subject began to resist and violently assault the officer. While the subject and law enforcement were in a struggle on the ground, two subjects came out of a nearby apartment and also attacked the law enforcement officer with a snow shovel and broom handle."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ice-made-us-less-safe-minnesota-slams-trump-s-federal-invasion-sues-after-immigration-officer-kills-renee-good-1768271149205">ICE 'made us less safe': Minnesota slams Trump's 'federal invasion,' sues after immigration officer kills Renee Good</a>The officer, as per DHS, facing a shovel attack, "fearing for his life and safety," fired "defensive shots to defend his life. The initial subject was hit in the leg." It added that the officer, as well as the man who was shot, is in the hospital. The other two "attackers are in custody," it added.Slamming Minnesota’s top leaders, Governor Walz and Mayor Frey, the agency claimed that they were “actively encouraging an organised resistance to ICE and federal law enforcement officers.”"Their hateful rhetoric and resistance against men and women who are simply trying to do their jobs must end. Federal law enforcement officers are facing a 1,300% increase in assaults against them as they put their lives on the line to arrest criminals and lawbreakers."

Another shooting involving federal law enforcement, reportedly including ICE agents, occurred Wednesday evening in north Minneapolis near the 600 block of 24th Avenue North.

Just days after the horrific killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good at the hands of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer Jonathan Ross, another Minneapolis resident, as per reports, has been shot by an ICE agent. The shooting incident happened in the 600 block of 24th Avenue North in Minneapolis. The call was reported at about 7:30 pm on Wednesday (Jan 14). According to reports, at least one person was shot, and two people sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the scuffle. Minneapolis city officials say they’re aware of reports of another shooting involving federal law enforcement agents in north Minneapolis on Wednesday evening.

Another shooting involving federal law enforcement, reportedly including ICE agents, occurred Wednesday evening in north Minneapolis near the 600 block of 24th Avenue North.&nbsp;

Another day, another ICE shooting: Federal agent shoots Minneapolis man in leg days after Renee Good killing

Approximately 1,000 additional US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents are likely to deploy to Minneapolis, according to two federal law enforcement sources, further expanding the federal presence in the city following a deadly shooting involving an ICE agent last week. The latest wave of agents started arriving on Friday (January 9) and continued through the weekend, according to one of the sources. The deployment comes on top of roughly 2,000 federal personnel already sent to the area earlier this month, significantly increasing federal law enforcement operations in the region.&nbsp;The increase follows the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a 37-year-old US citizen and mother of three, during an ICE-related incident in Minneapolis. The shooting has intensified long-standing friction between federal authorities and city and state officials, who have criticised the federal government’s immigration enforcement strategy.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iranian-military-will-teach-an-unforgettable-lesson-to-trump-if-us-attacks-iran-parliament-speaker-1768228535454">Iranian military will teach 'an unforgettable lesson' to Trump if US attacks Iran: Parliament speaker</a>&nbsp;Tensions have been building for months, particularly after President Donald Trump expanded immigration operations targeting Somali Minnesotans in December as part of a broader national enforcement push. Local leaders have repeatedly called for federal agencies to coordinate more closely with local law enforcement, or to leave the city altogether, drawing sharp rebukes from federal officials.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-unrest-hundreds-of-civilians-killed-in-iran-unrest-no-official-confirmation-on-toll-1768230350103/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-unrest-hundreds-of-civilians-killed-in-iran-unrest-no-official-confirmation-on-toll-1768230350103/embed</a>&nbsp;As public scrutiny continues, the Department of Homeland Security on Saturday released new video footage showing the three minutes and 30 seconds leading up to the shooting. The video shows Good’s maroon Honda Pilot partially blocking a street as several vehicles believed to belong to federal agents stop behind her.&nbsp;In a statement posted alongside the footage, DHS alleged, without providing evidence, that Good had been “stalking and impeding a law enforcement operation” throughout the morning. Additional videos related to the incident are still emerging, and key questions about the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unanswered.

Tensions escalate as 1,000 additional CBP agents likely to be deployed in Minneapolis after deadly ICE shooting: Report

Approximately 1,000 additional US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents are likely to deploy to Minneapolis, according to two federal law enforcement sources, further expanding the federal presence in the city following a deadly shooting involving an ICE agent last week. The latest wave of agents started arriving on Friday (January 9) and continued through the weekend, according to one of the sources. The deployment comes on top of roughly 2,000 federal personnel already sent to the area earlier this month, significantly increasing federal law enforcement operations in the region. The increase follows the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a 37-year-old US citizen and mother of three, during an ICE-related incident in Minneapolis. The shooting has intensified long-standing friction between federal authorities and city and state officials, who have criticised the federal government’s immigration enforcement strategy. Also Read: Iranian military will teach 'an unforgettable lesson' to Trump if US attacks Iran: Parliament speaker Tensions have been building for months, particularly after President Donald Trump expanded immigration operations targeting Somali Minnesotans in December as part of a broader national enforcement push. Local leaders have repeatedly called for federal agencies to coordinate more closely with local law enforcement, or to leave the city altogether, drawing sharp rebukes from federal officials. https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-unrest-hundreds-of-civilians-killed-in-iran-unrest-no-official-confirmation-on-toll-1768230350103/embed As public scrutiny continues, the Department of Homeland Security on Saturday released new video footage showing the three minutes and 30 seconds leading up to the shooting. The video shows Good’s maroon Honda Pilot partially blocking a street as several vehicles believed to belong to federal agents stop behind her. In a statement posted alongside the footage, DHS alleged, without providing evidence, that Good had been “stalking and impeding a law enforcement operation” throughout the morning. Additional videos related to the incident are still emerging, and key questions about the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unanswered.

According to reports, federal authorities are sending about 1,000 additional CBP agents to Minneapolis. This comes after 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was shot by an ICE agent last week

The tragic killing of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026, has raised concerns about what will happen to her children. Good was killed by Jonathan Ross, an ICE agent. The Department of Homeland Security and US President Donald Trump said the agent fired his weapon in ‘self-defense’, claiming Good was trying to turn the car in his direction. However, some Democratic officials have criticised the incident. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi described the shooting as a violation of American values. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said it was an unnecessary killing of an unarmed woman and mother.<h2>A devoted mother</h2>Good grew up in Colorado Springs and had recently relocated to Minneapolis. Friends and relatives remembered her as a loving parent. She was also known for her poetry and enjoyed playing the guitar in her free time. She had three children. Her two older children, ages 14 and 12, were from a previous marriage and are now living with their father, according to news agency Associated Press.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-modi-german-chancellor-merz-share-car-ride-vow-to-deepen-strategic-ties-india-germany-european-union-car-ride-1768216724311">PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz share car ride; vow to deepen ties in strategic sectors</a>&nbsp;Her youngest child, a six-year-old boy, was from her marriage to Timmy Ray Macklin Jr., who passed away two years back. Macklin’s father told the Minnesota Star Tribune that the child had already lost his father and now had no remaining parent.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-india-trade-u-s-envoy-gor-pushes-india-trade-deal-revival-1768219579210/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-india-trade-u-s-envoy-gor-pushes-india-trade-deal-revival-1768219579210/embed</a><h2>Who is caring for the children?</h2>There is no evidence that Good had lost custody of any of her children before her death. Her two older children remain in the care of their biological father. A GoFundMe page was launched after the shooting includes a message from Good’s wife, Rebecca Good, who said she is now taking care of the six-year-old boy. She wrote that the couple had been raising him to value kindness and compassion and that he had suffered the loss of both parents at a young age. Several other media outlets also reported that Good’s two older children continue to live with their father. The shooting is still under investigation.

After Renee Nicole Good’s killing by ICE agent in Minneapolis, who has custody of her three children?

The tragic killing of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026, has raised concerns about what will happen to her children. Good was killed by Jonathan Ross, an ICE agent. The Department of Homeland Security and US President Donald Trump said the agent fired his weapon in ‘self-defense’, claiming Good was trying to turn the car in his direction. However, some Democratic officials have criticised the incident. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi described the shooting as a violation of American values. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said it was an unnecessary killing of an unarmed woman and mother. A devoted mother Good grew up in Colorado Springs and had recently relocated to Minneapolis. Friends and relatives remembered her as a loving parent. She was also known for her poetry and enjoyed playing the guitar in her free time. She had three children. Her two older children, ages 14 and 12, were from a previous marriage and are now living with their father, according to news agency Associated Press. Also Read: PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz share car ride; vow to deepen ties in strategic sectors Her youngest child, a six-year-old boy, was from her marriage to Timmy Ray Macklin Jr., who passed away two years back. Macklin’s father told the Minnesota Star Tribune that the child had already lost his father and now had no remaining parent. https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-india-trade-u-s-envoy-gor-pushes-india-trade-deal-revival-1768219579210/embed Who is caring for the children? There is no evidence that Good had lost custody of any of her children before her death. Her two older children remain in the care of their biological father. A GoFundMe page was launched after the shooting includes a message from Good’s wife, Rebecca Good, who said she is now taking care of the six-year-old boy. She wrote that the couple had been raising him to value kindness and compassion and that he had suffered the loss of both parents at a young age. Several other media outlets also reported that Good’s two older children continue to live with their father. The shooting is still under investigation.

37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026, during an immigration crackdown&nbsp;

The Trump administration has ordered hundreds more federal agents to Minneapolis after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good as DHS continues its “largest immigration operation”. The killing has sparked nationwide protests and political backlash.

The Trump administration has ordered hundreds more federal agents to Minneapolis after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good as DHS continues its “largest immigration operation”. The killing has sparked nationwide protests and political backlash.

‘Hundreds more’ agents in Minneapolis? Trump administration doubles down after fatal ICE shooting sparks nationwide protests

Three days back a tragedy struck in Minneapolis as an individual identified as Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by an ICE officer during a tense confrontation. With this incident, several Hollywood celebrities have condemned this attack and spoken out against ICE as the outrage grows. Singer Billie Eilish is the latest to protest against the ICE, which is now under fire.<h2>What did Billie Eilish say about the Minneapolis incident in ICE?</h2>Taking to her Instagram handle, the Grammy-winning singer called the federal law enforcement agency a 'terrorist group'. She stated, "ICE is a federally funded and supported terrorist group under the Department of Homeland Security that has done nothing to make our streets safer. They are the domestic terrorists tearing apart families, terrorising citizens, and now murdering innocent people. Enough is enough. Enough is enough. Enough is enough."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/godzilla-minus-zero-japan-s-iconic-giant-monster-film-set-to-release-on-this-date-1768017571519">Godzilla Minus Zero: Japan's iconic giant monster film set to release on THIS date</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260110/image-1768021630588.JPG"></figure>She also reposted another message in which it called for complete abolition of ICE and listed the names of 32 individuals who reportedly died in the agency's custody over the past year. She has also urged her American followers to contact their congressional representatives to demand that the agency be defunded and that the officer responsible for the shooting be arrested and charged.Billie Eilish is not the only A-lister who has raised her voice against ICE for the killing of Renee Nicole Good.<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260110/image-1768021585759.JPG"></figure><h2>Hollywood celebrities protesting against the Minneapolis shooting by ICE</h2>Actress Amanda Seyfried shared a clip of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey addressing the shooting, in which he told ICE to “Get the f*** out of Minneapolis." She later posted a passage from George Orwell's 1984, a quote that has frequently circulated online in criticism of President Trump's administration. The statement read, "The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/wpl-2025-opening-ceremony-jacqueline-fernandez-and-honey-singh-bring-the-house-down-with-stunning-performance-1767968247300">WPL 2025: Jacqueline &amp; Honey bring the house down with stunning performance</a>&nbsp;In a post on X, Marvel star Simu Liu stated, "Beyond appalled at the murderous actions of ICE agents in Minneapolis. Don't be manipulated by rhetoric; there is a video, and it clearly shows the murder of an unarmed woman driving away. AWAY.” He added, “Immigration laws can be enforced in a dignified way. f*** ICE forever.”&nbsp;Eva Longoria too shared multiple posts about the shooting on her Instagram story, including one that read, "This is murder!" and another where she wrote, "Arrest the shooter."&nbsp;Mark Ruffalo reshared multiple posts on Bluesky about the shooting, including one from journalist Molly Jong-Fast, which read, "I guess we know why they cover their faces now."&nbsp;Ayo Edebiri shared an image on her Instagram Story showing the contents of Good's glove compartment, which showed children's toys.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/vijay-s-jana-nayagan-film-release-further-delayed-legal-battle-continues-1767962685651">Vijay's Jana Nayagan film release further delayed; legal battle continues</a><h2>About the Minneapolis shooting incident</h2>As per the Department of Homeland Security, the incident of shooting in Minneapolis' residential area occurred when an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer opened fire on the woman. The 37-year-old was fatally shot by an ICE agent after the authorities claimed that she had tried to drive her vehicle into law enforcement officers. DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin also confirmed the shooting in a statement.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/boyfriend-on-demand-blackpink-s-jisoo-first-look-sparks-mixed-reaction-netizens-say-hope-she-s-good-in-this-one-1767947925229">Boyfriend on Demand: BLACKPINK Jisoo's first look sparks mixed reaction</a>&nbsp;The shooting took place near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue. Witnesses told the local station WCCO that whistles rang out around 9:30 am to warn residents of ICE agents nearby. Three shots were heard, as said by the witnesses, which were shot in Good's face.&nbsp;

Singer Billie Eilish has condemned the shooting by ICE that took place in Minneapolis. The tragic killing of Renee Nicole has led to many other Hollywood celebrities speaking out. Read more. 

Three days back a tragedy struck in Minneapolis as an individual identified as Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by an ICE officer during a tense confrontation. With this incident, several Hollywood celebrities have condemned this attack and spoken out against ICE as the outrage grows. Singer Billie Eilish is the latest to protest against the ICE, which is now under fire. What did Billie Eilish say about the Minneapolis incident in ICE? Taking to her Instagram handle, the Grammy-winning singer called the federal law enforcement agency a 'terrorist group'. She stated, "ICE is a federally funded and supported terrorist group under the Department of Homeland Security that has done nothing to make our streets safer. They are the domestic terrorists tearing apart families, terrorising citizens, and now murdering innocent people. Enough is enough. Enough is enough. Enough is enough." Also Read: Godzilla Minus Zero: Japan's iconic giant monster film set to release on THIS date She also reposted another message in which it called for complete abolition of ICE and listed the names of 32 individuals who reportedly died in the agency's custody over the past year. She has also urged her American followers to contact their congressional representatives to demand that the agency be defunded and that the officer responsible for the shooting be arrested and charged. Billie Eilish is not the only A-lister who has raised her voice against ICE for the killing of Renee Nicole Good. Hollywood celebrities protesting against the Minneapolis shooting by ICE Actress Amanda Seyfried shared a clip of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey addressing the shooting, in which he told ICE to “Get the f*** out of Minneapolis." She later posted a passage from George Orwell's 1984, a quote that has frequently circulated online in criticism of President Trump's administration. The statement read, "The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." Also Read: WPL 2025: Jacqueline & Honey bring the house down with stunning performance In a post on X, Marvel star Simu Liu stated, "Beyond appalled at the murderous actions of ICE agents in Minneapolis. Don't be manipulated by rhetoric; there is a video, and it clearly shows the murder of an unarmed woman driving away. AWAY.” He added, “Immigration laws can be enforced in a dignified way. f*** ICE forever.” Eva Longoria too shared multiple posts about the shooting on her Instagram story, including one that read, "This is murder!" and another where she wrote, "Arrest the shooter." Mark Ruffalo reshared multiple posts on Bluesky about the shooting, including one from journalist Molly Jong-Fast, which read, "I guess we know why they cover their faces now." Ayo Edebiri shared an image on her Instagram Story showing the contents of Good's glove compartment, which showed children's toys. Also Read: Vijay's Jana Nayagan film release further delayed; legal battle continues About the Minneapolis shooting incident As per the Department of Homeland Security, the incident of shooting in Minneapolis' residential area occurred when an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer opened fire on the woman. The 37-year-old was fatally shot by an ICE agent after the authorities claimed that she had tried to drive her vehicle into law enforcement officers. DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin also confirmed the shooting in a statement. Also Read: Boyfriend on Demand: BLACKPINK Jisoo's first look sparks mixed reaction The shooting took place near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue. Witnesses told the local station WCCO that whistles rang out around 9:30 am to warn residents of ICE agents nearby. Three shots were heard, as said by the witnesses, which were shot in Good's face.

Singer Billie Eilish has condemned the shooting by ICE that took place in Minneapolis. The tragic killing of Renee Nicole has led to many other Hollywood celebrities speaking out. Read more.&nbsp;

Minneapolis ICE shooting: Billie Eilish condemns fatal killing of Renee Nicole

A newly surfaced video has added a disturbing layer to the killing of Renee Nicole Good, the 37-year-old woman shot dead by an ICE agent in south Minneapolis this week, showing that an agent used a crude slur in the moments after she was "shot in the face".<h2>What did the ICE agent say?</h2>The clip, obtained by local outlet Alpha News, appears to be recorded from the perspective of Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent who fired three shots through the windshield and side window of Good's SUV. In the seconds after the gunfire, as Good lay dying from a gunshot wound to the head, a voice is heard muttering, “'Fu**ing b***h'.” It is not clear which agent said it, but the remark has intensified outrage around the shooting.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-you-killed-my-fu-ing-neighbour-medic-begs-to-help-renee-good-ice-officers-tells-him-i-don-t-care-disturbing-video-emerges-1767857999720">'You killed my fu**ing neighbour': Medic begs to help Renee Good, ICE officers tells him 'I don't care'. Disturbing video emerges</a><h2>Video reveals previously unknown details</h2>The footage reveals details that were not previously known. A dog can be seen in the back seat of Good’s vehicle. She does not appear agitated or aggressive before the shooting. In fact, her final audible words are calm and conciliatory: “That’s fine, dude. I’m not mad at you. I’m not mad at you.”The video shows an officer circling the SUV and recording the license plate. Moments later, Good’s wife, Rebecca, confronts the agent as another vehicle pulls up. Several ICE agents rush toward the SUV, shouting orders. “Get out of the fu**ing car,” one agent yells.When the driver’s door does not open, Rebecca is heard shouting, “Drive baby, drive.” Good then attempts to leave, first reversing briefly, then pulling forward. As the vehicle accelerates, three shots ring out. The SUV travels a short distance before crashing into a parked car.As Good lies dying from a gunshot wound to her head, an ICE agent can then be heard mumbling, “'Fu**ing b***h'.” The video cuts off there. Trigger warning: Some readers may find the video disturbing. Discretion is advised.&nbsp;Watch it here:&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">BREAKING: Alpha News has obtained cellphone footage showing perspective of federal agent at center of ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis <a href="https://t.co/p2wks0zew0">pic.twitter.com/p2wks0zew0</a>&mdash; Alpha News (@AlphaNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlphaNews/status/2009679932289626385?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>'They just shot my wife'</h2>In another video from the scene, Rebecca is seen bloodied and sobbing. “They just shot my wife,” she says. “I made her come down here. It’s my fault.”

The White House has maintained that Good tried to ram the agent and that the shooting was an act of self-defence. The administration even reshared the video through its 'Rapid Response' account on X. However, critics argue the footage undermines that narrative, noting that the agent’s immediate reaction was not distress or injury, but a slur.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/minneapolis-ice-shooting-woman-shot-in-face-by-ice-agent-identified-as-renee-nicole-good-all-we-know-about-her-1767834405663">Minneapolis ICE shooting: Woman 'shot in face' by ICE agent identified as Renee Nicole Good. All we know about her</a>Vice President JD Vance, however, said the video supports the claim that the agent feared for his life. “Watch this, as hard as it is,” he posted to X. “Many of you have been told this law enforcement officer wasn’t hit by a car, wasn’t being harassed, and murdered an innocent woman. The reality is that his life was endangered and he fired in self-defense.” President Donald Trump had earlier claimed the officer was run over and hospitalised, and that it was “hard to believe he is alive.”&nbsp;

A new video has deepened outrage over the ICE killing of Renee Nicole Good, capturing an agent muttering a crude slur moments after she was shot in the face. It has also revealed previously unknown details of what happened in Minneapolis on Jan 7. Watch it HERE.

A newly surfaced video has added a disturbing layer to the killing of Renee Nicole Good, the 37-year-old woman shot dead by an ICE agent in south Minneapolis this week, showing that an agent used a crude slur in the moments after she was "shot in the face". What did the ICE agent say? The clip, obtained by local outlet Alpha News, appears to be recorded from the perspective of Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent who fired three shots through the windshield and side window of Good's SUV. In the seconds after the gunfire, as Good lay dying from a gunshot wound to the head, a voice is heard muttering, “'Fu**ing b***h'.” It is not clear which agent said it, but the remark has intensified outrage around the shooting. Also read | 'You killed my fu**ing neighbour': Medic begs to help Renee Good, ICE officers tells him 'I don't care'. Disturbing video emerges Video reveals previously unknown details The footage reveals details that were not previously known. A dog can be seen in the back seat of Good’s vehicle. She does not appear agitated or aggressive before the shooting. In fact, her final audible words are calm and conciliatory: “That’s fine, dude. I’m not mad at you. I’m not mad at you.” The video shows an officer circling the SUV and recording the license plate. Moments later, Good’s wife, Rebecca, confronts the agent as another vehicle pulls up. Several ICE agents rush toward the SUV, shouting orders. “Get out of the fu**ing car,” one agent yells. When the driver’s door does not open, Rebecca is heard shouting, “Drive baby, drive.” Good then attempts to leave, first reversing briefly, then pulling forward. As the vehicle accelerates, three shots ring out. The SUV travels a short distance before crashing into a parked car. As Good lies dying from a gunshot wound to her head, an ICE agent can then be heard mumbling, “'Fu**ing b***h'.” The video cuts off there. Trigger warning: Some readers may find the video disturbing. Discretion is advised. Watch it here:

A new video has deepened outrage over the ICE killing of Renee Nicole Good, capturing an agent muttering a crude slur moments after she was shot in the face. It has also revealed previously unknown details of what happened in Minneapolis on Jan 7. Watch it HERE.

'Fu**ing b***h': Disturbing video shows ICE agent mutter crude slur after killing Renee Good

India on Friday (January 9) said it is disturbed after the fatal shooting incident in Minneapolis, suggesting the presence of a huge Indian section in the United States. “India is concerned about the Minneapolis shooting as we have a large number of people from the Indian diaspora in the US,” the MEA said, replying to questions on the deadly shooting involving a US ICE agent, who shot and killed a 37-year-old woman.<h2>What happened in Minneapolis?</h2>A 37-year-old woman was fatally shot by an ICE agent after authorities claimed that she tried to drive her vehicle into law enforcement officers. As per the Department of Homeland Security, the incident occurred in a residential area when an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer opened fire on the woman. DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin also confirmed the shooting in a statement.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-modi-trump-spoke-8-times-last-year-mea-counters-us-commerce-secretary-howard-lutnick-claims-over-india-us-trade-talks-1767959919186">'Modi, Trump spoke 8 times last year': MEA counters US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick claims over India-US trade talks</a><h2>What DHS Secretary Kristi Noem say about the shooting?</h2>Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem reiterated her position during a press conference on Thursday, January 8, that the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Macklin Good by an ICE agent occurred in response to what she described as an act of “domestic terrorism.” The briefing focused on ongoing efforts to arrest and deport criminal undocumented immigrants in New York. Noem was accompanied by representatives from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Homeland Security Investigations, and Enforcement and Removal Operations. She stated that the agent involved acted in accordance with his training when he fired the fatal shot.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-russia-fires-oreshnik-missile-at-ukraine-at-least-4-dead-1767963054331/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-russia-fires-oreshnik-missile-at-ukraine-at-least-4-dead-1767963054331/embed</a><h2>What is the population of Indians in Minneapolis?</h2>According to a survey by Neilsberg, a global market research and advisory company, the Indian population in Minneapolis in 2025 stood at 4,703. 1.10% of the Minneapolis population is Indian.&nbsp;

Following 'deadly' Minneapolis shooting, government raises safety concerns for Indian diaspora in US

India on Friday (January 9) said it is disturbed after the fatal shooting incident in Minneapolis, suggesting the presence of a huge Indian section in the United States. “India is concerned about the Minneapolis shooting as we have a large number of people from the Indian diaspora in the US,” the MEA said, replying to questions on the deadly shooting involving a US ICE agent, who shot and killed a 37-year-old woman. What happened in Minneapolis? A 37-year-old woman was fatally shot by an ICE agent after authorities claimed that she tried to drive her vehicle into law enforcement officers. As per the Department of Homeland Security, the incident occurred in a residential area when an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer opened fire on the woman. DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin also confirmed the shooting in a statement. Also Read: 'Modi, Trump spoke 8 times last year': MEA counters US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick claims over India-US trade talks What DHS Secretary Kristi Noem say about the shooting? Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem reiterated her position during a press conference on Thursday, January 8, that the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Macklin Good by an ICE agent occurred in response to what she described as an act of “domestic terrorism.” The briefing focused on ongoing efforts to arrest and deport criminal undocumented immigrants in New York. Noem was accompanied by representatives from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Homeland Security Investigations, and Enforcement and Removal Operations. She stated that the agent involved acted in accordance with his training when he fired the fatal shot. https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-russia-fires-oreshnik-missile-at-ukraine-at-least-4-dead-1767963054331/embed What is the population of Indians in Minneapolis? According to a survey by Neilsberg, a global market research and advisory company, the Indian population in Minneapolis in 2025 stood at 4,703. 1.10% of the Minneapolis population is Indian.

India has voiced concern over the fatal Minneapolis shooting, mentioning the Indian diaspora in the US, after a &nbsp;37-year-old woman was killed during an immigration crackdown&nbsp;

The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday (January 8) addressed the shooting incident involving ICE officers in Minnesota. Leavitt claimed that federal law enforcement is increasingly being targeted and said the Trump administration would intensify its efforts to remove what she described as ‘criminal illegal alien criminals, rapists, and killers’. She stressed &nbsp;that federal agents would maintain a strong presence in Minnesota despite mounting criticism. Her statement placed blame squarely on left-wing activists, whom she accused of fostering hostility toward federal officers. While sharp, the rhetoric echoed a familiar White House line used against Democratic leaders who oppose ICE operations in their cities.&nbsp;Vice President JD Vance followed, unveiling a new inter-agency task force aimed at tackling immigration-related fraud. He also announced the creation of a new assistant attorney general position with nationwide authority, starting with investigations in Minnesota. Although the initiative appeared only loosely connected to the shooting, Vance framed it as part of a broader effort to address what he called widespread fraud that has “defrauded the American people.” He singled out Minnesota as a focal point, citing childcare fraud and explicitly blaming “Somali immigrants and others.”<h2>Walz is a joke: JD Vance</h2>Vance also criticised the media for the coverage of the Minneapolis shooting. Reading from a CNN headline, he insisted the incident should be labeled an “attack” rather than an accident. “This was an attack on federal law enforcement, on law and order, and on the American people,” Vance said, accusing news outlets of misrepresenting the facts and endangering officers through their reporting. He also dismissed criticism from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who has questioned the federal account of events. Calling Walz “a joke,” Vance accused the governor of enabling fraud and said he had no interest in the governor’s objections.&nbsp;Throughout the briefing, Vance repeatedly linked the shooting to what he described as a broader campaign by Democrats and activists to undermine ICE. He alleged, without providing evidence, that a network of left-wing groups aims to harass, dox, and physically obstruct federal agents. Addressing the death of Renee Good, Vance said her killing was tragic but argued it was ultimately the result of “far-left radicalisation.” He accused her of interfering with a lawful enforcement action and claimed she drove her vehicle toward an ICE officer, forcing the agent to act in self-defense.&nbsp;While acknowledging that “nobody wants an American citizen to be killed,” Vance insisted the blame lies with what he called reckless rhetoric from the left. He rejected suggestions that aggressive ICE raids might have contributed to tensions, instead arguing that Democrats have “rallied a mob” against law enforcement.<h2>ICE agent has ‘absolute immunity’: JD Vance</h2>Vance also defended the decision to sideline Minnesota state authorities from the investigation, saying that the ICE agent involved has “absolute immunity” as a federal officer. He argued it would be unprecedented for local officials to prosecute a federal agent acting in the line of duty. Much of Vance’s frustration centered on press coverage. He accused journalists of portraying the ICE agent as a “federal assassin” and described the reporting as one of the most egregious media failures he had ever seen.&nbsp;Although he conceded that details of the incident remain disputed, Vance stood by his broader claim that immigration enforcement has been unfairly vilified. He concluded by urging Minnesota leaders to oppose administration policies without, in his words, “turning law enforcement into the enemy.”

Minneapolis ICE shooting: Vice President JD Vance blames 'far-left radicalisation' for 'incident'; slams media for 'coverage'

The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday (January 8) addressed the shooting incident involving ICE officers in Minnesota. Leavitt claimed that federal law enforcement is increasingly being targeted and said the Trump administration would intensify its efforts to remove what she described as ‘criminal illegal alien criminals, rapists, and killers’. She stressed that federal agents would maintain a strong presence in Minnesota despite mounting criticism. Her statement placed blame squarely on left-wing activists, whom she accused of fostering hostility toward federal officers. While sharp, the rhetoric echoed a familiar White House line used against Democratic leaders who oppose ICE operations in their cities. Vice President JD Vance followed, unveiling a new inter-agency task force aimed at tackling immigration-related fraud. He also announced the creation of a new assistant attorney general position with nationwide authority, starting with investigations in Minnesota. Although the initiative appeared only loosely connected to the shooting, Vance framed it as part of a broader effort to address what he called widespread fraud that has “defrauded the American people.” He singled out Minnesota as a focal point, citing childcare fraud and explicitly blaming “Somali immigrants and others.” Walz is a joke: JD Vance Vance also criticised the media for the coverage of the Minneapolis shooting. Reading from a CNN headline, he insisted the incident should be labeled an “attack” rather than an accident. “This was an attack on federal law enforcement, on law and order, and on the American people,” Vance said, accusing news outlets of misrepresenting the facts and endangering officers through their reporting. He also dismissed criticism from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who has questioned the federal account of events. Calling Walz “a joke,” Vance accused the governor of enabling fraud and said he had no interest in the governor’s objections. Throughout the briefing, Vance repeatedly linked the shooting to what he described as a broader campaign by Democrats and activists to undermine ICE. He alleged, without providing evidence, that a network of left-wing groups aims to harass, dox, and physically obstruct federal agents. Addressing the death of Renee Good, Vance said her killing was tragic but argued it was ultimately the result of “far-left radicalisation.” He accused her of interfering with a lawful enforcement action and claimed she drove her vehicle toward an ICE officer, forcing the agent to act in self-defense. While acknowledging that “nobody wants an American citizen to be killed,” Vance insisted the blame lies with what he called reckless rhetoric from the left. He rejected suggestions that aggressive ICE raids might have contributed to tensions, instead arguing that Democrats have “rallied a mob” against law enforcement. ICE agent has ‘absolute immunity’: JD Vance Vance also defended the decision to sideline Minnesota state authorities from the investigation, saying that the ICE agent involved has “absolute immunity” as a federal officer. He argued it would be unprecedented for local officials to prosecute a federal agent acting in the line of duty. Much of Vance’s frustration centered on press coverage. He accused journalists of portraying the ICE agent as a “federal assassin” and described the reporting as one of the most egregious media failures he had ever seen. Although he conceded that details of the incident remain disputed, Vance stood by his broader claim that immigration enforcement has been unfairly vilified. He concluded by urging Minnesota leaders to oppose administration policies without, in his words, “turning law enforcement into the enemy.”

US Vice President JD Vance blamed the far left and media for the fatal Minnesota shooting. Vance defends the ICE agent involved

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem in a press conference on Thursday (January 8), once again stressed on her claim that the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Macklin Good by an ICE agent was in reply to “an act of domestic terrorism”. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem held a press conference on Thursday (January 8) to discuss ongoing operations to arrest and deport criminal illegal aliens in New York. Noem was joined by officials from the US Customs and Border Protection (СВР), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). Noem said that the officer who killed Good was ‘following his training’ when he shot the 37-year-old.&nbsp;“These individuals had followed our officers all day, had harassed them, had blocked them in. They were impeding our law enforcement operations, which is against the law, and when they demanded and commanded her [Good] to get out of her vehicle, several times, she did not.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/3-indian-nationals-among-crew-in-russian-flagged-oil-tanker-linked-to-venezuela-seized-by-us-1767887224751">3 Indian nationals among crew in Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela seized by US: Reports</a>&nbsp;Noem, who visited Minneapolis on Wednesday night, has said Good was ‘stalking and impeding’ the ICE officers and blocking them with her vehicle. "ICE agents repeatedly ordered her to get out of the car and to stop obstructing law enforcement, but she refused to obey their commands," she was quoted as saying. The DHS secretary said Good then went to ‘weaponise’ her vehicle" and ‘attempted to run a law enforcement officer over’.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-seizes-russia-flagged-venezuelan-tanker-russia-calls-the-move-an-act-of-piracy-1767884760934/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-seizes-russia-flagged-venezuelan-tanker-russia-calls-the-move-an-act-of-piracy-1767884760934/embed</a>&nbsp;"This appears to be an attempt to kill or to cause bodily harm to agents, an act of domestic terrorism. The ICE officer, fearing for his life and the other officers around him and the safety of the public, fired defensive shots," she said. The Homeland secretary also said that there would be an investigation by the FBI and that ICE operations will not stop.

Minneapolis ICE shooting: 'MOB OF AGITATORS was harassing ICE agent', says DHS Secretary Kristi Noem

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem in a press conference on Thursday (January 8), once again stressed on her claim that the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Macklin Good by an ICE agent was in reply to “an act of domestic terrorism”. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem held a press conference on Thursday (January 8) to discuss ongoing operations to arrest and deport criminal illegal aliens in New York. Noem was joined by officials from the US Customs and Border Protection (СВР), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). Noem said that the officer who killed Good was ‘following his training’ when he shot the 37-year-old. “These individuals had followed our officers all day, had harassed them, had blocked them in. They were impeding our law enforcement operations, which is against the law, and when they demanded and commanded her [Good] to get out of her vehicle, several times, she did not.” Also Read: 3 Indian nationals among crew in Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela seized by US: Reports Noem, who visited Minneapolis on Wednesday night, has said Good was ‘stalking and impeding’ the ICE officers and blocking them with her vehicle. "ICE agents repeatedly ordered her to get out of the car and to stop obstructing law enforcement, but she refused to obey their commands," she was quoted as saying. The DHS secretary said Good then went to ‘weaponise’ her vehicle" and ‘attempted to run a law enforcement officer over’. https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-seizes-russia-flagged-venezuelan-tanker-russia-calls-the-move-an-act-of-piracy-1767884760934/embed "This appears to be an attempt to kill or to cause bodily harm to agents, an act of domestic terrorism. The ICE officer, fearing for his life and the other officers around him and the safety of the public, fired defensive shots," she said. The Homeland secretary also said that there would be an investigation by the FBI and that ICE operations will not stop.

Meanwhile, hundreds of people gathered in Minneapolis and neighbouring St. Paul. They marched, held sign urging ICE agents to get out of their city

A day after a woman, now identified as Renee Nicole Good, was shot and killed by and ICE agent in Minneapolis, Police Chief Brian O'Hara, told media outlets that Wednesday's shooting was 'entirely predictable'. "We recognise quite obviously that this has been building over the course of several weeks," he was quoted as saying in an interview.&nbsp;&nbsp;"This was a very tense situation on the ground." "The woman fatally shot, Renee Nicole Good, appears not have been the target of any "pre-planned law enforcement", O'Hara said, further saying that it seemed ICE officers approached Good's vehicle because ‘it was blocking the street’.&nbsp;Meanwhile, US Vice-President JD Vance took it to X and said the woman's death was her own making. He wrote, "You can accept that this woman's death is a tragedy while acknowledging it's a tragedy of her own making. Don't illegally interfere in federal law enforcement operations and try to run over our officers with your car. It's really that simple," he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-indian-truck-drivers-arrested-in-us-indiana-for-carrying-cocaine-enough-to-kill-over-113-000-americans-1767878991288">Two Indian truck drivers arrested in US' Indiana for carrying cocaine 'enough to kill over 113,000 Americans'</a><h2>Minneapolis Public Schools cancel classes&nbsp;</h2>Minneapolis Public Schools on Wednesday (January 7) announced that all classes would be cancelled on Thursday and Friday ‘out of an abundance of caution’. This comes in the wake of an ICE agent fatally shooting and killing a 37-year-old woman. Renee Nicole Good was shot after she reportedly hit the agent with her car. Several clips appeared to show Good’s car making contact with an ICE agent as he took out his gun and opened fire. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and President Donald Trump said that Good was shot and killed in self-defense when she sped her car towards the agent. The DHS also said that the agent was ‘fearing for his life’.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/minneapolis-ice-shooting-woman-in-minnesota-fatally-shot-by-ice-agent-during-raid-1767842432634/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/minneapolis-ice-shooting-woman-in-minnesota-fatally-shot-by-ice-agent-during-raid-1767842432634/embed</a>&nbsp;“Out of an abundance of caution, there will be no school on Thursday, Jan. 8 and Friday, Jan. 9 due to safety concerns related to today’s incidents around the city. All MPS-sponsored programs, activities, athletics and Community Education classes, including adult education, will be canceled. The district will not move to e-learning because that is only allowable for severe weather,” Minneapolis Public Schools said in a statement.

'Shooting was entirely predictable', says Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara

A day after a woman, now identified as Renee Nicole Good, was shot and killed by and ICE agent in Minneapolis, Police Chief Brian O'Hara, told media outlets that Wednesday's shooting was 'entirely predictable'. "We recognise quite obviously that this has been building over the course of several weeks," he was quoted as saying in an interview. "This was a very tense situation on the ground." "The woman fatally shot, Renee Nicole Good, appears not have been the target of any "pre-planned law enforcement", O'Hara said, further saying that it seemed ICE officers approached Good's vehicle because ‘it was blocking the street’. Meanwhile, US Vice-President JD Vance took it to X and said the woman's death was her own making. He wrote, "You can accept that this woman's death is a tragedy while acknowledging it's a tragedy of her own making. Don't illegally interfere in federal law enforcement operations and try to run over our officers with your car. It's really that simple," he added. Also Read: Two Indian truck drivers arrested in US' Indiana for carrying cocaine 'enough to kill over 113,000 Americans' Minneapolis Public Schools cancel classes Minneapolis Public Schools on Wednesday (January 7) announced that all classes would be cancelled on Thursday and Friday ‘out of an abundance of caution’. This comes in the wake of an ICE agent fatally shooting and killing a 37-year-old woman. Renee Nicole Good was shot after she reportedly hit the agent with her car. Several clips appeared to show Good’s car making contact with an ICE agent as he took out his gun and opened fire. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and President Donald Trump said that Good was shot and killed in self-defense when she sped her car towards the agent. The DHS also said that the agent was ‘fearing for his life’. https://www.wionews.com/videos/minneapolis-ice-shooting-woman-in-minnesota-fatally-shot-by-ice-agent-during-raid-1767842432634/embed “Out of an abundance of caution, there will be no school on Thursday, Jan. 8 and Friday, Jan. 9 due to safety concerns related to today’s incidents around the city. All MPS-sponsored programs, activities, athletics and Community Education classes, including adult education, will be canceled. The district will not move to e-learning because that is only allowable for severe weather,” Minneapolis Public Schools said in a statement.

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara while speaking to media outlets said that it was a very tense situation on the ground and that the shooting was ‘entirely predictable’

A disturbing video of the Minnesota ICE shooting has emerged. The footage captured by a bystander shows a medic offering to help 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, who was 'shot in the face' by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent on Wednesday (Jan 7) morning. Despite repeated pleas, the medical professional was told by Donald Trump-deployed immigration agents, "I don't care". All you need to know.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/minneapolis-on-edge-ice-agent-shot-renee-nicole-good-in-the-face-just-blocks-from-where-george-floyd-was-killed-by-police-1767837077854">Minneapolis on edge: ICE agent shot Renee Good 'in the face,' just blocks from where police killed George Floyd</a><h2>"I don't care"</h2>Good, a Minneapolis resident was shot fatally by an ICE officer during a tense confrontation. The shooting took place near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue, an area that had already been on edge amid ongoing immigration raids and protests. According to the Department of Homeland Security, the officer opened fire during what it described as a life-threatening encounter.A video of the aftermath has now shocked the internet. In the video, an ICE officer can be heard telling a bystander, who identified as a physician, to back off. The medic, who is off camera, can be repeatedly heard offering to help the victim, only to be told, "I don't care" as the agents insisted they have their own medics.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/minneapolis-ice-shooting-woman-shot-in-face-by-ice-agent-identified-as-renee-nicole-good-all-we-know-about-her-1767834405663">Minneapolis ICE shooting: Woman 'shot in face' by ICE agent identified as Renee Nicole Good. All we know about her</a>Aggravated by the exchange, a woman can then be heard yelling, "Where are they!?," to which the agent tells her to "relax". This only aggravates the woman further, and she can then be heard yelling, "You killed my fu**ing neighbour, you shot her in the fu**ing face." Watch video here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center" data-conversation="none">a video taken by the eyewitness, Emily Heller, shows agents denying a self-identified physician access to the victim and telling bystanders to “just relax.” <a href="https://t.co/tDvyP7udDh">pic.twitter.com/tDvyP7udDh</a>— Jessica Schulberg (@jessicaschulb) <a href="https://twitter.com/jessicaschulb/status/2009022093581861172?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<h2>Internet reacts</h2>The horrifying exchange has left netizens disturbed, with people calling ICE's actions "worst of worst"."When 'I don't care' is official policy, humanity is the casualty," pointed out one person.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">When 'I don't care' is official policy, humanity is the casualty.— Simply Shashi (@ShashiSimply) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShashiSimply/status/2009103289623994538?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Preventing aid while simultaneously refusing to even render aid themselves. No remorse will be given once karma catches up to them," said another.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Preventing aid while simultaneously refusing to even render aid themselves No remorse will be given once karma catches up to them.— Blast Bleats (@Blast_Bleats) <a href="https://twitter.com/Blast_Bleats/status/2009115337095303488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A third comment said, "Not allowing a doctor in should be a prosecutable offense".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Not allowing a doctor in should be a prosecutable offense— Wall Street Simplified (@WallStSimple) <a href="https://twitter.com/WallStSimple/status/2009058493555478796?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

More reactions below:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">She was murdered, plain and simply— F Joseph Merlino (@jmerlino1) <a href="https://twitter.com/jmerlino1/status/2009104010947776746?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Whatever happens, I really hope, they can look in the mirror each day they are on earth— catsail (@22ndWorld) <a href="https://twitter.com/22ndWorld/status/2009076769207545973?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Just so inhumane and cruel and just against everything all of us hold dear. 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔😔😔😔😔😔— ExpatMom (@MomExpat) <a href="https://twitter.com/MomExpat/status/2009152549727998119?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Pieces of sh*t. Anyone that is agreeing with ICE and blaming that woman…And to deny the doctor from checking on her. Worst of the worst.— Autumn Graves (@autumngmicros82) <a href="https://twitter.com/autumngmicros82/status/2009137888794189961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">No one should have to fight for medical help after being shot. Policy, training, and oversight should make sure this never happens, no matter the circumstances.— Frankie (@MistaFrank_) <a href="https://twitter.com/MistaFrank_/status/2009071837431648286?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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A chilling video from Minneapolis shows an ICE agent blocking a medic from helping Renee Nicole Good after she was shot in the face, coldly saying, “I don’t care.” The footage has fuelled outrage. Watch it here.

A disturbing video of the Minnesota ICE shooting has emerged. The footage captured by a bystander shows a medic offering to help 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, who was 'shot in the face' by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent on Wednesday (Jan 7) morning. Despite repeated pleas, the medical professional was told by Donald Trump-deployed immigration agents, "I don't care". All you need to know. Also read | Minneapolis on edge: ICE agent shot Renee Good 'in the face,' just blocks from where police killed George Floyd "I don't care" Good, a Minneapolis resident was shot fatally by an ICE officer during a tense confrontation. The shooting took place near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue, an area that had already been on edge amid ongoing immigration raids and protests. According to the Department of Homeland Security, the officer opened fire during what it described as a life-threatening encounter. A video of the aftermath has now shocked the internet. In the video, an ICE officer can be heard telling a bystander, who identified as a physician, to back off. The medic, who is off camera, can be repeatedly heard offering to help the victim, only to be told, "I don't care" as the agents insisted they have their own medics. Also read | Minneapolis ICE shooting: Woman 'shot in face' by ICE agent identified as Renee Nicole Good. All we know about her Aggravated by the exchange, a woman can then be heard yelling, "Where are they!?," to which the agent tells her to "relax". This only aggravates the woman further, and she can then be heard yelling, "You killed my fu**ing neighbour, you shot her in the fu**ing face." Watch video here:

A chilling video from Minneapolis shows an ICE agent blocking a medic from helping Renee Nicole Good after she was shot in the face, coldly saying, “I don’t care.” The footage has fuelled outrage. Watch it here.

'You killed my fu**ing neighbour': Medic begs to help Renee Good, ICE officers tells him 'I don't care'. Disturbing video emerges

An ICE officer has shot dead 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, just blocks from where George Floyd was killed in 2020. The two killings share multiple unnerving and haunting parallels. All you need to know.

An ICE officer has shot dead 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, just blocks from where George Floyd was killed in 2020. The two killings share multiple unnerving and haunting parallels. All you need to know.

Minneapolis on edge: ICE agent shot Renee Good 'in the face,' just blocks from where police killed George Floyd

The Minneapolis woman fatally shot by an ICE officer during a tense confrontation on Wednesday (Jan 7) morning has been identified as Renee Nicole Good. The shooting took place near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue, an area that had already been on edge amid ongoing immigration raids and protests. According to the Department of Homeland Security, the officer opened fire during what it described as a life-threatening encounter. Here's all we know about the victim.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/minneapolis-ice-shooting-horrible-thing-to-watch-says-trump-agent-was-fearing-for-his-life-says-dhs-1767820569150">Minneapolis ICE shooting: 'Horrible thing to watch', says Trump; agent was 'fearing for his life', says DHS</a><h2>What happened on the street</h2>Witnesses told local station WCCO that whistles rang out around 9:30 am to warn residents of ICE agents nearby. They described seeing a Honda Pilot boxed in by several federal officers. One agent attempted to open the driver's side door. Moments later, the vehicle appeared to reverse, then move forward. Witnesses said three shots were fired, purportedly right in Good's face. The SUV rolled a short distance before hitting another parked car.Videos circulating on social media corroborate the witness accounts. Watch it here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center" data-conversation="none">Here&#39;s another angle of the moment when ICE murdered this innocent woman in Minneapolis, Minnesota. <a href="https://t.co/9SJO9Sq8KF">pic.twitter.com/9SJO9Sq8KF</a>&mdash; Ed Krassenstein (@EdKrassen) <a href="https://twitter.com/EdKrassen/status/2008975406117068909?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<h2>Self-defence or propaganda?</h2>Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem characterised the incident as an "act of domestic terrorism," accusing Good of using her vehicle as a weapon. DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin echoed that claim, calling her a "violent rioter," who "weaponised her vehicle, attempting to run over our law enforcement officers in an attempt to kill them — an act of domestic terrorism."However, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has strongly rejected that version of events. After reviewing the footage of the incident, Frey called the federal narrative "bullshit" and accused ICE of trying to spin a fatal mistake into self-defence. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz also urged the public not to believe what he described as the "propaganda machine".Noem later said the officer involved had been treated at a hospital and released, and confirmed the same officer had been involved in a previous confrontation with "anti-ICE rioter" in June. The officer has not been publicly identified.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/minneapolis-ice-shooting-federal-agent-shoots-and-kills-woman-amid-immigration-crackdown-watch-1767819831155">Minneapolis ICE shooting: Agent shoots and kills woman amid crackdown | WATCH</a><h2>Who was Renee Good?</h2>The woman killed has been identified as 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good. Federal officials said she was a US citizen and was not the target of any immigration enforcement action. City leaders said she was acting as a legal observer, monitoring federal activity in the neighbourhood.Good’s mother, Donna Ganger, told the Minneapolis Star Tribune that her daughter was not part of the anti ICE protests. She said Renee was likely terrified in the moment.Renee Good was married and had a six year old son. "She was probably terrified," Ganger said. "Renee was one of the kindest people I've ever known. She was extremely compassionate. She’s taken care of people all her life. She was loving, forgiving and affectionate. She was an amazing human being," added the victim's mother.Slamming the shooting Timmy Ray Macklin Sr, who identified himself as Good's son's grandfather said that the ICE agent has made her grandson an orphan again. Good's first husband, Timmy Ray Macklin Jr. died in 2023 aged 36.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/minneapolis-ice-shooting-woman-in-minnesota-fatally-shot-by-ice-agent-during-raid-1767842432634/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/minneapolis-ice-shooting-woman-in-minnesota-fatally-shot-by-ice-agent-during-raid-1767842432634/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Minneapolis woman shot dead by an ICE officer during a chaotic street encounter amid immigration raids has been identified as Renee Nicole Good. All we know about her.

The Minneapolis woman fatally shot by an ICE officer during a tense confrontation on Wednesday (Jan 7) morning has been identified as Renee Nicole Good. The shooting took place near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue, an area that had already been on edge amid ongoing immigration raids and protests. According to the Department of Homeland Security, the officer opened fire during what it described as a life-threatening encounter. Here's all we know about the victim. Also read | Minneapolis ICE shooting: 'Horrible thing to watch', says Trump; agent was 'fearing for his life', says DHS What happened on the street Witnesses told local station WCCO that whistles rang out around 9:30 am to warn residents of ICE agents nearby. They described seeing a Honda Pilot boxed in by several federal officers. One agent attempted to open the driver's side door. Moments later, the vehicle appeared to reverse, then move forward. Witnesses said three shots were fired, purportedly right in Good's face. The SUV rolled a short distance before hitting another parked car. Videos circulating on social media corroborate the witness accounts. Watch it here:

The Minneapolis woman shot dead by an ICE officer during a chaotic street encounter amid immigration raids has been identified as Renee Nicole Good. All we know about her.

Minneapolis ICE shooting: Woman 'shot in face' by ICE agent identified as Renee Nicole Good. All we know about her

US President Donald Trump said he has watched video of the shooting, calling it “horrible to watch.” In a Truth Social post, he claimed the woman was disorderly and resisting officers, alleging she attempted to run over an ICE agent, who he said fired in self-defense. Trump blamed what he described as attacks from the “radical left” on law enforcement and urged Americans to support ICE and police. He wrote, “I have just viewed the clip of the event which took place in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is a horrible thing to watch. The woman screaming was, obviously, a professional agitator, and the woman driving the car was very disorderly, obstructing, and resisting, who then violently, willfully, and viciously ran over the ICE Officer, who seems to have shot her in self-defense. Based on the attached clip, it is hard to believe he is alive, but is now recovering in the hospital. The situation is being studied, in its entirety, but the reason these incidents are happening is because the Radical Left is threatening, assaulting, and targeting our Law Enforcement Officers and ICE Agents daily. They are just trying to do the job of MAKING AMERICA SAFE. We need to stand by and protect our Law Enforcement Officers from this Radical Left Movement of Violence and Hate!”<h2>Governor Walz condemns incident, urges calm</h2>Minnesota Governor Tim Walz addressed residents directly, saying he understands their anger and shares it. He warned against those seeking chaos and urged people to exercise their First Amendment rights peacefully. Walz asked the rest of the country to stand with Minnesota, calling the incident the result of governance driven by fear and conflict.<h2>Lack of federal coordination criticised</h2>Walz said his office has contacted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem but has not received a response. Noem is expected to arrive in Minneapolis later. Walz said Minnesota does not need additional federal intervention and criticised the lack of coordination with state and local officials, calling the shooting “predictable” and “entirely avoidable.”<h2>National Guard role clarified</h2>Walz emphasised that the National Guard is present to protect residents and constitutional rights, not to intimidate. He said Guard members enable peaceful protest and will prevent destruction, noting they operate transparently and without masks.<h2>Victim has not been identified</h2>Walz confirmed he has not spoken with the woman’s family and said the victim has not yet been formally identified. He stressed the investigation is ongoing and criticised federal officials for making conclusions about the victim’s motives before basic facts were established, calling the video “very difficult to watch.”<h2>DHS defends agents’ actions</h2>The Department of Homeland Security said officers were conducting targeted operations when protesters blocked them. DHS alleged the woman used her vehicle as a weapon, calling the act domestic terrorism. The department said an officer, fearing for his life and others’, opened fire. DHS also blamed nationwide criticism of immigration officers for escalating tensions.<h2>Why were ICE agents in Minneapolis?</h2>According to reports, the Trump administration deployed about 2,000 federal agents to Minneapolis in recent weeks over alleged welfare fraud. The operation is part of a broader ICE enforcement campaign launched in late 2025 targeting people with deportation orders, including members of the city’s Somali community, whom Trump has repeatedly criticised. ICE deployments have expanded to other US cities as part of a wider immigration crackdown.

Minneapolis ICE shooting: 'Horrible thing to watch', says Trump; agent was 'fearing for his life', says DHS

US President Donald Trump said he has watched video of the shooting, calling it “horrible to watch.” In a Truth Social post, he claimed the woman was disorderly and resisting officers, alleging she attempted to run over an ICE agent, who he said fired in self-defense. Trump blamed what he described as attacks from the “radical left” on law enforcement and urged Americans to support ICE and police. He wrote, “I have just viewed the clip of the event which took place in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is a horrible thing to watch. The woman screaming was, obviously, a professional agitator, and the woman driving the car was very disorderly, obstructing, and resisting, who then violently, willfully, and viciously ran over the ICE Officer, who seems to have shot her in self-defense. Based on the attached clip, it is hard to believe he is alive, but is now recovering in the hospital. The situation is being studied, in its entirety, but the reason these incidents are happening is because the Radical Left is threatening, assaulting, and targeting our Law Enforcement Officers and ICE Agents daily. They are just trying to do the job of MAKING AMERICA SAFE. We need to stand by and protect our Law Enforcement Officers from this Radical Left Movement of Violence and Hate!” Governor Walz condemns incident, urges calm Minnesota Governor Tim Walz addressed residents directly, saying he understands their anger and shares it. He warned against those seeking chaos and urged people to exercise their First Amendment rights peacefully. Walz asked the rest of the country to stand with Minnesota, calling the incident the result of governance driven by fear and conflict. Lack of federal coordination criticised Walz said his office has contacted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem but has not received a response. Noem is expected to arrive in Minneapolis later. Walz said Minnesota does not need additional federal intervention and criticised the lack of coordination with state and local officials, calling the shooting “predictable” and “entirely avoidable.” National Guard role clarified Walz emphasised that the National Guard is present to protect residents and constitutional rights, not to intimidate. He said Guard members enable peaceful protest and will prevent destruction, noting they operate transparently and without masks. Victim has not been identified Walz confirmed he has not spoken with the woman’s family and said the victim has not yet been formally identified. He stressed the investigation is ongoing and criticised federal officials for making conclusions about the victim’s motives before basic facts were established, calling the video “very difficult to watch.” DHS defends agents’ actions The Department of Homeland Security said officers were conducting targeted operations when protesters blocked them. DHS alleged the woman used her vehicle as a weapon, calling the act domestic terrorism. The department said an officer, fearing for his life and others’, opened fire. DHS also blamed nationwide criticism of immigration officers for escalating tensions. Why were ICE agents in Minneapolis? According to reports, the Trump administration deployed about 2,000 federal agents to Minneapolis in recent weeks over alleged welfare fraud. The operation is part of a broader ICE enforcement campaign launched in late 2025 targeting people with deportation orders, including members of the city’s Somali community, whom Trump has repeatedly criticised. ICE deployments have expanded to other US cities as part of a wider immigration crackdown.

Trump and DHS say that the ICE agent acted in self-defence in a Minneapolis shooting, while Governor Tim Walz calls it avoidable and criticises federal actions.

Several videos circulating on social media, and broadcast by local news outlets, appear to capture the moment immigration agents shot a woman during an encounter in Minneapolis on Wednesday (January 7). The footage, filmed from different angles, shows a maroon SUV stopped in the middle of a residential street. Several people who appear to be protesters are gathered along the sidewalk, while at least one individual stands in the roadway recording the scene on a phone.&nbsp;Multiple law enforcement vehicles are visible in the area. A silver truck believed to be carrying immigration agents pulls up behind the maroon SUV. Agents exit the truck and order the female driver to step out of her vehicle. One agent is seen pulling on the driver’s side door handle. Additional agents are positioned nearby, including inside an SUV parked on the opposite side of the woman’s vehicle. As one agent continues pulling at the door, another stands near the front of the SUV. Based on the available video, the exact position of that agent is unclear.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/minneapolis-immigration-crackdown-ice-agent-shoots-and-kills-woman-1767809270151">Minneapolis immigration crackdown: ICE agent shoots and kills woman</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Here&#39;s another angle of the moment when ICE murdered this innocent woman in Minneapolis, Minnesota. <a href="https://t.co/9SJO9Sq8KF">pic.twitter.com/9SJO9Sq8KF</a>&mdash; Ed Krassenstein (@EdKrassen) <a href="https://twitter.com/EdKrassen/status/2008975406117068909?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Moments later, as the woman attempts to drive away, an agent opens fire. Three gunshots can be heard, and the maroon SUV veers out of control before crashing into a white car parked along the street. The agent appears to narrowly avoid being struck by the moving vehicle. Witnesses recording the incident can be heard screaming and accusing the agent of killing the woman. The entire confrontation escalates rapidly, with the shooting occurring less than 10 seconds after agents first exited their vehicle.&nbsp;Rep. Ilhan Oma in a post on X said, “I’m following news of a reported shooting of a legal observer by ICE agents in South Minneapolis. I’ll continue to monitor the situation closely and will update as soon as I receive information. ICE must stop terrorizing our communities and leave our city.”

Minneapolis ICE shooting: Federal agent shoots and kills woman amid immigration crackdown | WATCH

Several videos circulating on social media, and broadcast by local news outlets, appear to capture the moment immigration agents shot a woman during an encounter in Minneapolis on Wednesday (January 7). The footage, filmed from different angles, shows a maroon SUV stopped in the middle of a residential street. Several people who appear to be protesters are gathered along the sidewalk, while at least one individual stands in the roadway recording the scene on a phone. Multiple law enforcement vehicles are visible in the area. A silver truck believed to be carrying immigration agents pulls up behind the maroon SUV. Agents exit the truck and order the female driver to step out of her vehicle. One agent is seen pulling on the driver’s side door handle. Additional agents are positioned nearby, including inside an SUV parked on the opposite side of the woman’s vehicle. As one agent continues pulling at the door, another stands near the front of the SUV. Based on the available video, the exact position of that agent is unclear. Also Read: Minneapolis immigration crackdown: ICE agent shoots and kills woman

Videos show immigration agents confronting a woman in Minneapolis and opening fire as she tried to drive away, causing her SUV to crash

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