A newly released video capturing the moments before U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent Jonathan Ross fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis this week has intensified debates over police conduct and federal authority. The 47-second footage, published by Alpha News, shows Good seated in her vehicle with her wife, Becca Good, filming nearby as agents approach.
Conflicting narratives emerged swiftly. U.S. Vice President JD Vance shared the clip online, defending the agent’s actions as self-defense, while Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey dismissed federal claims that Good attempted to “run over” the officer as “garbage.” President Donald Trump reiterated support for ICE, calling the incident part of “domestic terrorism,” a characterization protesters and local leaders reject.
The footage reveals chaotic moments: Good’s vehicle lurches forward before gunfire erupts, ending with the SUV crashed roadside. Federal officials confirmed Agent Ross, injured in the altercation, is a veteran previously wounded on duty. The FBI is investigating, though Minnesota Governor Tim Walz accused the Trump administration of obstructing state efforts to launch a parallel inquiry.
Good’s family and community demand accountability. Becca Good described her wife as a compassionate mother of three, stating they were assisting neighbors when the shooting occurred. Protests erupted for a second night Thursday, prompting Walz to deploy the National Guard.
The case has reignited scrutiny of ICE’s expanded role under the Trump administration. Established post-9/11 to enforce immigration laws, ICE now operates nationwide, often facing local opposition. Critics argue its broad authority risks civil liberties, while supporters emphasize national security priorities.
