Two ICE Shootings in 24 Hours

Two ICE Shootings in 24 Hours

Minneapolis Mother Killed, Two Wounded in Portland as Federal and Local Accounts Clash

A U.S. citizen was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on January 7, followed by a second shooting in Portland hours later. Video evidence contradicts federal claims. State investigators have been blocked from the case.

Key Finding

Video Evidence Contradicts Federal Claims

Local officials call self-defense narrative "nonsense" and "garbage"

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Minneapolis: January 7, 2026

What Happened

Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, poet, and mother of three, was fatally shot by ICE agent Jonathan Ross during a massive federal immigration operation. The shooting occurred on Portland Avenue—less than a mile from where George Floyd was killed in 2020. Multiple bystander videos captured the incident: Good's Honda Pilot was stopped when agents approached. As the vehicle began to move, Ross fired 2-3 shots through the windshield, striking Good in the head.

Who Was Renee Good?

Good was a U.S. citizen from Colorado who had recently moved to Minneapolis with her wife and 6-year-old son. She was involved in "ICE Watch," a community activist group that trains people to monitor and document ICE enforcement operations. Her wife was outside the vehicle filming the ICE operation when the shooting occurred. Her mother stated she was "probably terrified" and "not part" of anti-ICE activity in the way being portrayed.

The Officer: Jonathan Ross

Ross is a 43-year-old Iraq War veteran with nearly 20 years of service with Border Patrol and ICE. He's a member of ICE's Special Response Team. In June 2025, he was involved in an incident where he was dragged 100 yards by a fleeing vehicle, requiring 50 stitches. In testimony about that incident, Ross described smashing a car window, being dragged, and tasing a Guatemalan man 10 times, stating "I feared for my life."

Federal Claims vs. Local Response

The Federal Narrative

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and the Trump administration claimed:

• Good "weaponized" her vehicle and attempted to run over officers
• She was part of a "broader left-wing network" opposing ICE
• The incident constituted "domestic terrorism"
• She had gang ties and was harassing agents throughout the day

VP JD Vance called her death a "tragedy of her own making" and blamed "left-wing ideology."

Local Officials Contradict Federal Claims

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey: Called the self-defense claim "nonsense" and "garbage," citing video evidence showing the shooting was avoidable.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz: Called it "predictable" and "avoidable," criticizing DHS Secretary Noem as acting as "judge, jury, and essentially executioner."

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: Stated the driver did not appear to be attempting to harm anyone.

Video Evidence: Multiple videos show the officer was NOT standing directly in front of the vehicle when he fired.

State Investigation Blocked

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) stated they could NOT investigate because the FBI and federal authorities denied them access to evidence, witnesses, and cooperation.

Portland: January 8, 2026

What Happened

One day after the Minneapolis killing, U.S. Border Patrol agents shot and wounded two people (described as husband and wife) outside Adventist Health hospital in Portland, Oregon around 2:15 PM. The man suffered an arm injury; the woman a chest wound. The driver fled with the passenger approximately 2.5 miles before calling for help.

Federal Claims

• This was a "targeted vehicle stop"
• The passenger was a Venezuelan national affiliated with the Tren de Aragua gang's prostitution ring
• The driver attempted to "weaponize" the vehicle
• Agents fired in self-defense

Note: DHS initially said "a defensive shot" was fired, then minutes later revised it to "shots" (plural).

Local Response

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson: Portland is not a "training ground" for militarized federal agents. Demanded ICE halt ALL operations in Portland until a full investigation is completed.

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield: Vowed to investigate whether federal officers acted outside lawful authority.

Oregon State Senator Kayse Jama: "You need to get the hell out of Oregon."

What Remains Unknown (Portland)

• Independent verification of gang affiliation claims
• Whether witness video supports the federal account
• Actual condition of the two victims

Key Debates and Controversies

Shooting at Moving Vehicles

The use of lethal force against moving vehicles violates long-standing law enforcement policies dating back to 1972. The DOJ's Justice Manual states deadly force should only be used when there's no reasonable alternative and the vehicle itself is being used as a weapon. Experts note the language "feared for their life" when a car was "weaponized" is "very very common in these cases."

False Claim Identified

President Trump falsely claimed the officer was run over and hospitalized. The officer walked away unharmed.

Social Media Response

X (Twitter): Highly Polarized

Critical of ICE: Bill Kristol posted "I stand with Renee Nicole Good." Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal called ICE agents "Trump's new army targeting American citizens." Many posts calling it "murder."

Defending the Shooting: Posts claiming Good "weaponized" a 3,000-pound vehicle. References to her ICE Watch activism as proof of deliberate obstruction.

Reddit: Overwhelmingly Critical

The main thread received 142,084 upvotes with 8,236 comments—one of the most engaged posts. Sentiment across r/pics, r/minnesota, and r/politics is strongly negative toward ICE.

• Strong calls for accountability and justice
• Minnesota Timberwolves moment of silence sparked massive anti-ICE sentiment
• Users highlighting this as "extrajudicial killing"

Broader Context

These are at least the fifth and sixth deaths/shootings linked to the Trump administration's 2025-2026 immigration enforcement operations.

• 12,000+ new ICE agents hired in recent months
• 2,000+ agents deployed in Minneapolis alone
• ICE detention deaths rose from 11 (2024) to 31 (2025)
• Schools in Minneapolis closed due to unrest
• Protests spreading to NYC, Seattle, LA, Chicago, Detroit

Where Things Stand

Both incidents remain under FBI investigation with significant questions unanswered. The Minneapolis shooting has strong video evidence contradicting the federal self-defense narrative, while the Portland shooting lacks independent verification of federal claims.

The debates center on use of force policies, government credibility, and the appropriate level of force against U.S. citizens engaged in protest or documentation. Social media reflects deep polarization, with Reddit overwhelmingly critical and X showing stark partisan divisions.

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