The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old Minnesota mother of three, has ignited nationwide outrage after newly released video raised serious questions about what happened moments before she was killed by federal immigration officers. Good was shot Wednesday in Minneapolis during an encounter with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Federal officials initially claimed she posed a violent threat, alleging she used her SUV as a weapon—language echoed by the Department of Homeland Security and President Donald Trump. However, video footage circulating online has fueled skepticism, with critics arguing it contradicts that narrative.
The clip shows officers surrounding Good’s vehicle as one agent attempts to open the driver’s door. The SUV then moves backward as Good appears to try to flee. Viewers have focused on a key detail: the vehicle’s front tires appear turned away from the officer, not toward him. As the SUV pulls away, it lightly strikes the agent without knocking him down. Within seconds, the officer fires through the windshield and side window.
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The vehicle then travels about 100 feet before crashing. The entire encounter lasts less than 10 seconds.Public reaction has been swift. Activists and officials say the footage shows fear and flight, not an intentional attack. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called the shooting a “public murder,” while Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey dismissed claims of self-defense after reviewing the video.
Good’s family described her as gentle, creative, and devoted to her children. She was a U.S. citizen with no serious criminal history. Vice President JD Vance later said the ICE agent would face no charges, citing immunity. As investigations continue, the case has become a flashpoint in debates over immigration enforcement and police accountability.
