A US immigration agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman on Wednesday in the city of Minneapolis, but the details of what led up to the incident have left a wide chasm between federal and local government officials.
Trump administration officials claim the woman, identified as Renee Nicole Good, was a violent rioter attempting to run over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents when one agent fired defensive shots into her vehicle.
But city and state leaders, and Democrats nationally, are disputing that account.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey claims that this was an agent recklessly using power that resulted in somebody dying, telling ICE agents: Get out of our city.
Multiple videos posted to social media by onlookers appear to show the moment of the shooting, which occurred around 10:25 local time. From various vantage points, a maroon SUV can be seen blocking a residential street in Minneapolis, with a crowd of people protesting nearby.
Agents pulled up to the vehicle, ordered Good to exit, and one of the agents opened fire as the SUV attempted to drive off. Eyewitness accounts reported hearing three shots before the SUV crashed into a nearby parked car.
The incident unfolds amid a heightened immigration crackdown in Minneapolis by the Trump administration. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem labeled the shooting as an act of domestic terrorism. Protests erupted in response, with many condemning ICE's presence in the city.
Minnesota State Governor Tim Walz rebuffed federal claims about Good's actions, insisting that the state will ensure a fair investigation. Activists and residents have held vigils and protests, some blocking access to federal courthouses in outrage against the allegations and the presence of ICE.
The chaos comes in the wake of increased ICE operations, with reports indicating the deployment of 2,000 additional federal agents to Minneapolis to address unverified welfare fraud allegations. The tensions surrounding ICE's actions have been criticized by local officials, emphasizing the need for community safety over enforcement measures.
The tragic shooting of Renee Nicole Good has reignited debates surrounding immigration policy and law enforcement practices in the United States, particularly concerning the role of ICE in local communities.
Trump administration officials claim the woman, identified as Renee Nicole Good, was a violent rioter attempting to run over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents when one agent fired defensive shots into her vehicle.
But city and state leaders, and Democrats nationally, are disputing that account.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey claims that this was an agent recklessly using power that resulted in somebody dying, telling ICE agents: Get out of our city.
Multiple videos posted to social media by onlookers appear to show the moment of the shooting, which occurred around 10:25 local time. From various vantage points, a maroon SUV can be seen blocking a residential street in Minneapolis, with a crowd of people protesting nearby.
Agents pulled up to the vehicle, ordered Good to exit, and one of the agents opened fire as the SUV attempted to drive off. Eyewitness accounts reported hearing three shots before the SUV crashed into a nearby parked car.
The incident unfolds amid a heightened immigration crackdown in Minneapolis by the Trump administration. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem labeled the shooting as an act of domestic terrorism. Protests erupted in response, with many condemning ICE's presence in the city.
Minnesota State Governor Tim Walz rebuffed federal claims about Good's actions, insisting that the state will ensure a fair investigation. Activists and residents have held vigils and protests, some blocking access to federal courthouses in outrage against the allegations and the presence of ICE.
The chaos comes in the wake of increased ICE operations, with reports indicating the deployment of 2,000 additional federal agents to Minneapolis to address unverified welfare fraud allegations. The tensions surrounding ICE's actions have been criticized by local officials, emphasizing the need for community safety over enforcement measures.
The tragic shooting of Renee Nicole Good has reignited debates surrounding immigration policy and law enforcement practices in the United States, particularly concerning the role of ICE in local communities.
