An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good during a confrontation in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026. New footage reveals details of the incident, including the agent's post-shooting remark. The event has sparked fundraisers, investigations, and media disputes.
On January 7, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, ICE agent Jonathan Ross shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, a mother of three, during a standoff. According to cellphone footage released on January 13, Good attempted to drive away slowly from the encounter, turning her wheels rather than trying to hit Ross. However, other video shows her vehicle hitting the agent, prompting him to fire, striking her in the face. She was denied medical aid for 15 minutes and died in her van.
Ross's own recording captures his final words after the shooting: "Fucking bitch," muttered as the van drifted. Good's last words to him were, "I’m not mad at you," an attempt at de-escalation. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about ICE operations; the agency has killed two people this year and 32 last year, its deadliest since 2004.
Fundraisers for Ross have raised significant sums. A GoFundMe campaign exceeded $439,000, including $10,000 from billionaire Bill Ackman, who argued for a strong defense. A GiveSendGo effort, titled "Stand With Our Brave ICE Hero," surpassed $171,000 but originated from avowed white supremacist Tom Hennessey. Its description initially blamed "anti-American traitors like Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (who is Jewish)" and used dehumanizing language about immigrants, evoking Great Replacement theories. The page, at www.givesendgo.com/Theyallmustgo, was edited to remove the religious reference but retains nationalist rhetoric. Hennessey has created prior campaigns for racist incidents, defending slurs against Jews and Black people on his X account.
Investigations are underway. The FBI is probing the shooting, Ross's actions, and possible activist ties to Good. ICE's Office of Professional Responsibility is conducting a parallel internal review. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated there is "no basis for a criminal civil rights investigation." A report alleging mass resignations in the DOJ's Civil Rights Division over the lack of probe was debunked by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, who called it "fake news" with no resignations linked to the incident.
The Trump administration has defended Ross, labeling Good's actions domestic terrorism and noting a prior incident where he was dragged by a car. Supporters, including conservative media like Alpha News, have boosted the fundraisers, underscoring tribal divides in responses to the shooting.
