π₯ Breaking Developments: New Footage Emerges in Minnesota ICE Shooting
On January 7, 2026, during a federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot a 37βyearβold woman identified as Renee Nicole Good. The incident rapidly sparked national attention, deepening political tensions, and prompting widespread public outrage, protests, and legal scrutiny.
The controversy intensified when new footage β purportedly from the perspective of the ICE agent himself β emerged publicly in early January 2026, offering a fresh and disputed view of the incident. This material has become central to national debate about federal law enforcement tactics, accountability, and the use of force in immigration enforcement.
π₯ What the New Footage Shows
According to reports:
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The video appears to be recorded from the point of view of the ICE agent who eventually fired shots that killed Good, identified in some public reporting as Jonathan Ross, though federal officials have been cautious about officially confirming identities.
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It begins with the agent stepping out of his vehicle and approaching Goodβs parked SUV in a residential Minneapolis neighborhood.
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Good and another person β believed to be her wife β are seen filming and talking with the federal agents. Good is heard telling the approaching officer, βThatβs fine, dude. Iβm not mad at you.β
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Shortly afterward, scenes suggest the SUV begins moving, and the agent appears to step toward or in front of it. Audio captures the agent reacting and gunshots firing in rapid succession, though the precise mechanics β whether the vehicle hit the agent or just appeared to β are still contested.
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After the shots, a voice can be heard using profanity. The remainder of the clip shows the SUV continuing down the street before crashing.
While the video itself doesnβt clearly depict every moment of the shooting, it adds a perspective that federal officials argue supports their claim that the agent acted in selfβdefense. DHS, including its leadership and political supporters, released or amplified this footage as part of their narrative that the agent was endangered and responded to an immediate threat.
π Official Narratives and Conflicting Statements
π‘οΈ Federal Government and DHS Position
Federal authorities, including DHS and highβlevel officials like Vice President J.D. Vance, have defended the validity and release of this footage, asserting that it demonstrates:
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That he acted within the scope of his training and in reasonable fear for his safety;
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That releasing the footage provides transparency in response to public criticism.
The White House reposted the video on official social media channels, signaling federal endorsement of the footageβs narrative and perhaps a broader political framing.
π§ Local Officials and Skeptics
Minnesota authorities, including Governor Tim Walz, public safety officials, and local activists, have been highly critical of the federal account. They have suggested:
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The videoβs limited perspective does not conclusively prove selfβdefense; it may simply capture the moments immediately around the shooting, not the full context.
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Local law enforcement leaders have called for a transparent, independent investigation into the incident.
Some local leaders and witnesses emphasize that the SUV may have been momentarily stuck or moving slowly, and that Good did not exhibit clear hostile intent, underscoring that video alone cannot verify the federal narrative.
