MINNEAPOLIS — Newly released transcripts and recordings shed light on the tragic shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent during a raid earlier this month. The incident, which transpired on Jan. 7, has raised significant questions about the actions taken by law enforcement and the circumstances surrounding Good’s death.
Good was documenting an ICE operation alongside her wife when she was shot at least three times by agent Jonathan Ross near the intersection of 34th and Portland Avenue. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported that Good allegedly attempted to run her vehicle into agents on the scene, prompting Ross to respond with deadly force. However, conflicting video evidence has surfaced, challenging the official narrative of the event.
Eyewitness accounts indicate that moments before the shooting, Good had a brief exchange with one of the agents, during which she appeared to remain calm. A second ICE agent approached her car shortly before the gunfire erupted. According to witnesses, it seemed she turned away from Ross before starting to drive, raising concerns about whether her actions warranted the use of lethal force.
As paramedics arrived, they reported finding gunshot wounds to Good’s chest, left forearm, and possibly her head. The timeline of emergency calls reveals the first alert was made at 9:38 a.m., with Ross reportedly leaving the scene by 10:04 a.m. to report to a federal facility.
One 911 call from a DHS official described a chaotic scene, stating, “We had officers stuck in a vehicle and we had agitators on scene.” The terse exchange also highlighted a lack of immediate information about the shooter, as the operator attempted to ascertain details to dispatch assistance.
Another caller who witnessed the incident relayed that an ICE officer had fired shots through Good’s windshield while she was attempting to escape, leading to a crash with a nearby parked car. The witness described the aftermath, saying they saw significant blood and Good’s partner rushing to aid her.
While DHS has shared video footage of the confrontation on social media, the agency has yet to make public any of the 911 call transcripts. The release of these documents raises further scrutiny over the incident and invites questions about the protocols followed by law enforcement in such tense situations.
As the investigation continues, community members and advocates are calling for transparency and accountability, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive review of police practices involving the use of force. The public outcry underscores a larger dialogue about immigration enforcement and the treatment of individuals during such operations.