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Shooting sparks nationwide demonstrations
Protests broke out in multiple U.S. cities on Wednesday after a federal immigration officer fatally shot a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis, with local leaders and demonstrators questioning the use of force.
Federal and local accounts clash
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials stated that Renee Nicole Good attempted to drive her vehicle into agents, prompting an officer to fire in self-defense. The agency confirmed the incident occurred during an enforcement operation.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, however, called the officer's actions "reckless," while other city officials described Good as a community member "caring for her neighbors" when she was shot at close range.
ICE presence expanded under immigration crackdown
Hundreds of ICE agents have been deployed to Minneapolis as part of the Trump administration's intensified efforts to curb illegal immigration. Similar deployments have been reported in cities across the country, heightening tensions between federal authorities and local communities.
Protesters demand accountability
Demonstrators gathered outside the ICE office in Minneapolis on Wednesday evening, chanting slogans and holding signs calling for justice. Similar rallies were reported in Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles, with organizers vowing to continue until an independent investigation is launched.
"This is not about immigration-it's about police brutality and a system that protects officers instead of people," said a protest organizer in Minneapolis.
Next steps unclear
Federal officials have not released the name of the officer involved, and no charges have been filed. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is reviewing the case, though local leaders have called for a federal probe.
