Protesters have assembled in Minneapolis following a shooting involving a federal agent, with video footage showing demonstrators chanting against ICE and confronting law enforcement. The scene includes yellow police tape and masked federal agents, as well as bystanders chanting. According to the Department of Homeland Security, the man involved in the shooting was armed, and the federal agents recovered a gun.
An independent autopsy commissioned by the family of Renee Good revealed she sustained three gunshot wounds, including a fatal shot to the head. The other shots struck her left forearm and right breast, though neither was immediately life-threatening. The incident, captured on video, involved an encounter with ICE officer Jonathan Ross, during which Good was shot while attempting to drive away. Homeland Security officials have stated that Good refused to comply with officer commands and was a “domestic terrorist” but the FBI is investigating the shooting.
An independent autopsy, commissioned by Renee Good’s family, revealed she was shot three times. The shots struck her forearm, breast, and head, which is consistent with the initial reports. This new information comes amid the ongoing investigation into the shooting by a federal immigration agent. Additionally, federal prosecutors have issued grand jury subpoenas to Minnesota officials, investigating potential obstruction of federal immigration enforcement.
Videos obtained following a shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis appear to contradict the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) account of events. DHS claims the agent shot Julio Sosa-Celis in self-defense after he was ambushed, but video evidence suggests a different scenario. The videos, including a family member’s frantic account and a livestream, indicate that the person chased may have been another man and that Sosa-Celis was shot while attempting to secure the home. These conflicting accounts, along with other eyewitness statements, raise questions about the details surrounding the incident.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Matt Underwood