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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The Department of Justice has stated that it will not investigate the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced there was “no basis” for a criminal civil rights investigation into the incident, which occurred on January 7th. The decision comes despite widespread protests and a national poll indicating over half of Americans believe the shooting was unjustified. While declining to investigate the shooting, the DOJ is reportedly moving to investigate Good’s widow.
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Six Prosecutors Quit Over Push to Investigate ICE Shooting Victim’s Widow – That’s the headline, and it’s a stark indicator of where things stand. Originally, the count was three, but that number has now doubled. It appears we’re witnessing a significant exodus of ethical professionals from their positions. This action speaks volumes about the current environment within the legal system. It tells a clear story of resistance against what appears to be a politically motivated attempt to target the widow of a woman killed by an ICE agent.
This situation appears to be born out of the extrajudicial killing of Renee Good, a US citizen.… Continue reading
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has called for state agencies to be included in the investigation of an ICE officer’s fatal shooting of a woman, citing a lack of trust in federal agencies. Frey stated that a joint investigation involving the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension would ensure a fair review of the evidence. He noted that federal officials, including President Trump, have spread misinformation, creating a biased narrative from the beginning. Furthermore, Frey acknowledged his responsibility in lowering community tensions, while also emphasizing that federal officials’ actions are primarily responsible for the escalating situation.
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A cell phone video purportedly showing an ICE officer shooting Renee Good, filmed from the officer’s perspective, has been released to the public. This previously unseen footage offers audio of the final moments of the encounter, including interactions between Good, her wife, and the officer. The video appears to show Good driving away as the officer shoots her, and the footage does not definitively show whether Good’s car made contact with the officer. Vice President JD Vance shared the video, arguing that it supports the claim of self-defense and criticizing media coverage of the incident.
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State and local leaders express concerns that the FBI investigation into the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good will not be impartial, due to the FBI’s control over evidence and lack of transparency with state agencies. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) was initially involved but was subsequently excluded from accessing case materials. Minneapolis officials, like Mayor Jacob Frey, have criticized the federal government’s narrative, citing bias and urging a separate state investigation. Attorneys suggest that federal actions do not prevent a state investigation, though it may be complicated by limited access to evidence.
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Becca Good, the wife of Renee Nicole Macklin Good, a 37-year-old mother and poet fatally shot by an ICE officer, released a statement describing Renee as a kind and compassionate person who believed in shared humanity. The couple had recently moved to Minneapolis seeking stability and community, which was shattered when Renee was killed during an ICE operation, a shooting that federal officials claim was justified. However, this account is disputed by video evidence and eyewitnesses, sparking protests and demands for transparency. Becca Good’s statement honors Renee’s memory by emphasizing compassion and rejecting hate while raising their youngest child.
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The death of Renee Good, an American citizen, by an ICE agent’s gunfire in Minneapolis has been heavily influenced by right-wing media and “citizen journalists,” whose misinformation campaigns have demonized immigrant communities. These individuals, empowered by platforms like X and figures such as Elon Musk, disseminate fact-free narratives and amplify sensationalized content, often targeting liberal protests or immigrant groups. This environment allows for the spread of lies and the erosion of journalistic integrity, as seen in the Good case, where these influencers attempted to rewrite the circumstances of the shooting, and are increasingly incentivized to push false narratives for clout and financial gain. Consequently, these actions contribute to a toxic media landscape where truth is distorted, and accountability for harmful acts, such as Good’s death, is undermined.
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Following a fatal shooting by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, federal authorities have blocked state investigators from accessing evidence, asserting Minnesota’s lack of jurisdiction. Legal experts are debating whether a federal officer can be criminally investigated under state law while performing a federally authorized operation. The FBI has denied Minnesota law enforcement involvement in the investigation. The state is evaluating options, but federal officials maintain control, citing the Supremacy Clause and potential immunity.
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In Minneapolis, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty urged the public to submit any evidence related to the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer directly to local investigators. Moriarty expressed concerns regarding the Trump administration’s decision to exclude state and local agencies from the investigation, emphasizing that her office retains jurisdiction. The announcement followed widespread protests in Minneapolis and other cities, as well as a separate incident where federal immigration officers shot and wounded two people in Portland, Oregon. Video evidence of the shooting shows an officer approaching a vehicle, then immediately firing shots as the vehicle moved forward.
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