By John Q. Hosedrinker 
New incident reports and 911 transcripts reveal details of the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer. Paramedics found Good unresponsive in her car, noting multiple gunshot wounds and a thready pulse; despite efforts, she was pronounced dead at the hospital. 911 calls indicate witnesses reported an ICE officer firing shots into Good’s car, with one caller stating she was shot because she wouldn’t open her door. Subsequent communications among law enforcement and emergency personnel detailed the need for crowd control and the ICE agent’s removal from the scene, as protestors grew increasingly agitated, with the crowd calming down once ICE agents had left.
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Incident reports paint a stark picture of the emergency response following the tragic ICE shooting in Minneapolis. The initial 911 calls, obtained by The Guardian, provide a raw and immediate account of the event. Callers described the scene with chilling clarity, reporting that “a bunch of ICE agents…just shot a lady point-blank range in her car.” The desperation in their voices is palpable, particularly when one caller stated, “She’s fuckin’ dead. They fuckin’ shot her.” These calls, placed within minutes of the shots being fired, underscore the urgency and gravity of the situation. The reports detail the actions taken during the emergency and offer insight into the first responders’ perception of the event.
The accounts offered by the callers, especially when comparing them to the official reports, raise troubling questions. One witness reported seeing an ICE officer firing shots into a car, describing blood “all over the driver,” emphasizing the severity of the wounds. They further stated that the officer had already cleared the path of the vehicle when the first shot was fired. This raises concerns about the use of force and the circumstances leading to the shooting. Paramedic reports indicate multiple gunshot wounds, including to the head, chest, and forearm. The initial reports suggest a lack of immediate medical attention, with the victim reportedly left without aid for a significant amount of time before paramedics arrived.
The contrasting perspectives on the incident are deeply unsettling. The federal government’s initial communications lacked information on the shooter’s injuries or need for medical assistance. The 911 calls make no reference to the shooter being injured, suggesting that there was no damage to him. The claim of “internal bleeding” has been met with significant skepticism, especially given that the video evidence seems to contradict this assessment. Some sources claim that the first shot, which was through the driver’s side window after the agent was clear of the path of the vehicle, may have been the fatal one, which is an extremely troubling detail. This is in direct conflict with eyewitness testimony, and the paramedic reports themselves.
The delay in medical assistance and the actions of the ICE officers, as described by eyewitnesses, are deeply concerning. Reports indicate that ICE officers blocked a bystander, claiming to be a doctor, from rendering first aid. The fact that ICE agents allegedly did not offer any assistance or show any interest in helping a victim, adds to the narrative of excessive force. The decision to remove the officer from the scene overnight and the lack of transparency surrounding the incident further add to the unease.
The response to the shooting reflects a troubling trend, particularly among some members of the public. There is a deep-seated distrust of government and law enforcement, which is fueling outrage and disbelief. The lack of faith in the narrative, the anonymous sources of information, and the perceived attempts to obfuscate the truth are making it harder to reconcile the differing accounts of the shooting. The situation is further complicated by the political climate, where debates about immigration and law enforcement frequently fuel division.
The public’s immediate response and shared sentiment highlight the emotional impact of the shooting. The use of deadly force, the delay in medical assistance, and the apparent lack of accountability are particularly shocking. The call to defund ICE and demand that those responsible be brought to trial suggests a desire for justice and an end to what is perceived as excessive force. The outrage is amplified by a sense of powerlessness and a belief that those in authority are operating with impunity.
The information from the incident reports, the 911 calls, and eyewitness accounts must be thoroughly investigated to determine what happened that day and to bring to light all relevant facts. It’s crucial for understanding the events of that day and providing a clear account of what transpired. The outcome of the investigation will likely shape public perception and influence the public’s views of law enforcement and governmental entities.