Fire Department Report Reveals Renee Good Suffered at Least Three Gunshot Wounds in Fatal ICE Shooting
Minneapolis, MN — A newly released fire department report has disclosed that Renee Good, the 37-year-old American citizen fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent on January 7, sustained at least three gunshot wounds, intensifying scrutiny over the incident that has sparked widespread protests and political backlash.[1][2]
The report, cited in recent CBS News coverage, provides critical medical details emerging from the chaotic confrontation in Minneapolis. Good, a mother described by locals as a community advocate, was pronounced dead at Hennepin County Medical Center shortly after emergency responders arrived on the scene. Firefighters and EMS personnel extracted her from her vehicle around 9:43 a.m., six minutes after the first shot, and administered CPR on Portland Avenue near 34th Street before transporting her by ambulance.[2]
Sequence of Events Unfolds Amid Conflicting Accounts
According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ICE officers were in the area conducting operations when they encountered vehicle issues due to snow. Secretary Kristi Noem claimed Good had been “stalking and impeding ICE all day” and later alleged she “attacked” agents, attempting to run them over with her car, prompting Officer Jonathan Ross to fire defensively.[1][2]
Local residents and witnesses paint a different picture. Neighbors reported standing guard near a dual-language elementary school due to ICE presence during student drop-off times. Video footage, including a newly surfaced cell phone recording from Officer Ross himself, shows him approaching Good’s sideways-parked vehicle on foot after driving around it. The video captures their confrontation, with Good’s final words audible, though interpretations vary.[3]
Good’s dog, unharmed in the back seat, became a poignant symbol in community memorials. The fire department’s findings of multiple wounds—at least three—raise questions about the number of shots fired and the dynamics of the encounter, as initial DHS statements emphasized a single defensive action.[1][2]
Escalating Tensions and Federal-Local Clashes
The shooting has fueled ongoing protests in Minneapolis, marking the second federal officer-involved incident in a week. On Wednesday, another DHS operation led to a shooting when suspect Julio Cesar Sosa-Ceils, allegedly undocumented, fled a traffic stop, crashed, and along with two others, attacked an officer with a snow shovel and broom handle. The officer shot Sosa-Ceils in the leg; all three were arrested.[1]
Protesters clashed with law enforcement Thursday, prompting former President Donald Trump to post on social media: “Governor and Mayor have totally lost control.” He warned, “If, and when, I am forced to act, it will be solved, QUICKLY and EFFECTIVELY!”[1]
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., condemned federal tactics, stating, “You have people battering down the door of residents with multiple people with battering rams without an arrest warrant. That is outrageous.” He criticized Trump’s Insurrection Act threats, urging defense of “federalism” and American freedoms.[1]
Investigation Standoff Hampers Transparency
The FBI has taken over the investigation into Good’s death, reportedly blocking the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), which typically collaborates in such cases. BCA Superintendent Drew Evans issued a statement highlighting this unusual federal dominance.[3][4]
Journalist Jake Tapper publicly challenged Noem’s narrative on January 11, saying, “That’s not what happened. We all saw what happened.” Noem doubled down, insisting, “It absolutely is what happened.” The following day, she announced Operation Salvo, ramping up ICE presence in New York City.[2]
Legal analyst Joe Tamburino, speaking on CBS’s Face the Nation, noted the cell phone video offers Officer Ross’s viewpoint but leaves key questions unanswered, especially regarding Good’s statements and the agent’s path around her vehicle.[3]
Community Outrage and Broader Implications
Good’s killing has galvanized activists decrying ICE overreach in sanctuary-like areas. Vigils honor her as a protector of immigrant families, with chants echoing demands for Ross’s indictment. The fire department report’s revelation of multiple wounds has amplified calls for body camera footage release and an independent review.[1][2]
As protests persist, Minneapolis teeters on edge. The second shooting has heightened fears of escalation, with Trump’s rhetoric stoking national debate over immigration enforcement versus civil liberties. Noem’s Operation Salvo signals a hardline federal push, potentially setting the stage for more confrontations.[1][2]
Authorities urge calm, but with the BCA sidelined and conflicting videos circulating, trust in the process erodes. Families like Good’s await justice, while the nation watches a powder keg in the heartland.[3][4]
Timeline of Key Events
- Jan. 7, 2026: Renee Good fatally shot by ICE Officer Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis.[2]
- Jan. 9: New cell phone video from Ross surfaces.[3]
- Jan. 11: Jake Tapper confronts DHS Secretary Noem on claims.[2]
- Jan. 12: Operation Salvo announced for NYC.[2]
- Wednesday (recent): Second ICE shooting involving Julio Cesar Sosa-Ceils.[1]
- Thursday: Protests erupt; Trump posts warnings.[1]
This developing story underscores deepening divides over federal immigration tactics. Updates will follow as investigations progress.