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Did Renee Good's partner impede ICE agent before Minneapolis shooting? Stunning details emerge

The federal investigation into the Minneapolis shooting of Renee Good by ICE officer Jonathan Ross is now examining Becca Good for alleged obstruction.

Published on: Jan 18, 2026, 20:39:21 IST
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Federal authorities are examining the partner of Renee Nicole Good to ascertain whether she may have obstructed a federal officer just before him shooting and killing Good in Minneapolis, as per two people similar to the investigation who communicated with NBC News.

Becca Good is under federal investigation for possible obstruction in connection with the shooting of her partner, Renee Good, (REUTERS)
Becca Good is under federal investigation for possible obstruction in connection with the shooting of her partner, Renee Good, (REUTERS)

The federal inquiry into the shooting by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer Jonathan Ross is focusing on Becca Good, particularly regarding what officials described as her potential connections to activist organizations, and is shifting focus away from Ross’ conduct when he discharged his weapon into Renee Good’s vehicle during an immigration operation last week, according to the sources, NBC News reported.

The deadly incident has sparked protests in Minneapolis and demands for accountability from immigration officers, whose methods have led to at least 10 other shootings since September.

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‘Becca Good is the subject of an investigation’

Antonio Romanucci, the attorney representing Becca Good, stated on Saturday that “there has been no contact from the FBI or federal officials indicating Becca Good is the subject of an investigation.”

The Justice Department is also probing Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey under the premise that they colluded to obstruct federal immigration agents through their public remarks, according to a senior law enforcement official and an individual familiar with the situation.

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Frey demands probe against ICE agent

Democratic officials have expressed their disapproval of ICE's enforcement strategies, asserting in their statements that the investigation is clearly politically motivated. Frey stated that he would not succumb to intimidation.

“The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her,” Walz stated.

The Justice Department did not reply to a request for comments regarding Good and chose not to provide any remarks concerning Walz and Frey.

FBI Director Kash Patel mentioned in a post on X that agents were actively present in Minneapolis, “cracking down on violent rioters and investigating the funding networks supporting the criminal actors with multiple arrests already.”

Last week, President Donald Trump referred to Renee and Becca Good as “professional agitators.” He provided no evidence to substantiate this assertion. Following the shooting, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that Renee Good's actions constituted “domestic terrorism.”

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    Shweta Kukreti

    Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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