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Shooting sparks overnight demonstrations
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday, triggering immediate protests across the city. Federal authorities claim the woman, Renee Nicole Good, attempted to run over agents with her vehicle, while local officials accuse the officer of reckless conduct.
Conflicting accounts of the incident
Videos circulating on social media show ICE agents approaching a maroon SUV blocking a residential street at approximately 10:25 a.m. local time. As the vehicle attempts to drive away, an agent draws his weapon and fires at least two shots. The SUV subsequently loses control and crashes into a parked car.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey stated the officer acted recklessly, while Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem described the shooting as a defensive response to an act of "domestic terrorism." Noem added that the agent, who sustained injuries, was treated and released from a local hospital.
"She was stalking and impeding officers throughout the day and tried to weaponize her vehicle."
Kristi Noem, US Homeland Security Secretary
Witnesses and officials dispute federal narrative
Emily Heller, an eyewitness, told CNN she saw agents arguing with protesters before confronting the driver. According to Heller, an agent stepped in front of the moving SUV and fired point-blank through the windshield. "She was already moving-he shot her in the face," Heller said.
The Minneapolis City Council countered federal claims, stating Good was "caring for her neighbors" when she was killed. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz dismissed the Department of Homeland Security's account as "propaganda," vowing a full investigation.
"Don't believe this propaganda machine. The state will ensure there is a full, fair, and expeditious investigation to ensure accountability and justice."
Tim Walz, Minnesota State Governor
Protests spread amid heightened tensions
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered near the shooting site, condemning the incident and demanding ICE's withdrawal from the city. Organizers announced solidarity marches in New Orleans, Miami, Seattle, and New York City. Minneapolis Public Schools canceled classes for the remainder of the week due to safety concerns after federal agents reportedly arrested individuals outside a high school.
The shooting occurred roughly a mile from where George Floyd was killed by a police officer in 2020, an event that sparked global anti-racism protests. Critics drew parallels between the two incidents, amplifying calls for police reform.
Political fallout and federal deployment
President Donald Trump defended the ICE agent on Truth Social, claiming the officer was "viciously run over" and blaming the "Radical Left" for targeting law enforcement. Former Vice President Kamala Harris and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accused the administration of "gaslighting" the public.
The White House deployed 2,000 additional federal agents to Minneapolis in recent weeks as part of an immigration enforcement campaign. The operation, one of the largest in recent years, targets individuals with deportation orders, including members of the city's Somali community. Trump has repeatedly criticized the community, withholding federal childcare funds from Minnesota after allegations of welfare fraud.
"They're ripping families apart, they're sowing chaos in our streets."
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey
Investigation and next steps
The FBI is leading the inquiry into Wednesday's shooting. ICE operations in Minneapolis will continue, according to Noem, who noted the involved agent had been struck by a vehicle in a separate incident in June. Local and federal officials remain at odds over the circumstances of Good's death, with protests expected to persist in the coming days.
