Minneapolis Tensions Rise After Fatal ICE Shooting

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA,Sat Jan 17 2026
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A recent incident in Minneapolis has sparked outrage and unrest. A woman, Renee Good, was shot and killed by an ICE officer. The scene was chaotic, with witnesses calling 911 to report shots fired and a woman bleeding in her car. One caller mentioned seeing ICE agents and hearing gunshots. Another caller stated that ICE fired shots into the windshield, leaving the woman injured. As Good was pronounced dead at a local hospital, police struggled to manage the situation. Protesters cut through police tape, and ICE agents found themselves surrounded. The city has been tense since the shooting, with protests spreading to other areas. More demonstrations are expected, adding to the growing unrest.
The Trump administration has defended the officer, Jonathan Ross, claiming Good tried to run him over. However, videos show her turning her car away from the officers. This incident is not Ross's first controversial encounter. In a previous incident, he was dragged behind a vehicle during a stop. The administration has sent nearly 3, 000 federal agents to Minnesota, leading to more arrests and confrontations. The deployment of federal agents has been met with criticism. Some agents have been accused of targeting Black and Latino citizens. The Department of Homeland Security reported arresting several "agitators" for assaulting law enforcement. Meanwhile, a memorial for Good continues to grow, with visitors paying their respects despite the cold weather.
https://localnews.ai/article/minneapolis-tensions-rise-after-fatal-ice-shooting-a6d8cae6

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