Minneapolis shooting: Did ICE agent hurl abuse at Renee Good after firing at her?
Renee Nicole Good was shot to death by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
Minneapolis shooting: The White House released a new video on Friday, defending the viewpoint of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.
The clip not only documents the woman’s last words but also illustrates the sequence of events that transpired between her, her partner, and the ICE officer involved, culminating in the tragic shooting. The ICE agent responsible for the shooting has been identified as Jonathan E Ross.
‘I’m not mad at you,’ Good heard saying to ICE officer
Just moments before the on-duty officer shot her, Good, a US citizen and mother of three, stated that everything was “fine” and that “I’m not mad at you.”
The video that has sparked discussion regarding the Minnesota shooting was first shared on X by the media outlet Alpha News. Following this, the White House’s Rapid Response X account and JD Vance disseminated it on social media.
JD Vance defends ICE officer
Vice President JD Vance stated online that the video of the shooting recorded on Ross' cellphone demonstrated that “his life was endangered and he fired in self-defense.”
In a subsequent post, Vance remarked, “If you want to say this woman’s death is a tragedy, that we should pray for her soul as Christians and Americans, then I agree with you… But … does this law enforcement officer have a family? Yes. Did he get seriously injured by a vehicle just six months ago? Yes. Did he have a reason to fear for his life? Yes. Does he have every right to safety while he’s doing his job? Yes.”
Viral video shows ICE agent hurled abuse at Good
According to the video that is being shared online, it captures a man referring to Renee Good as a "f**ing bit**" following the sound of gunfire.
The opening moments of the video featured a person approaching Good's Honda Pilot. With the phone camera directed at her, the person showcased the woman seated in the driver's position. At that moment, the vehicle seemed to be halted in the middle of a road while a siren could be heard wailing in the distance.
“That’s fine, dude,” Renee Good can be heard saying. While filming the video in front of her vehicle, the ICE agent eventually passes by her window, ultimately directing the camera towards her car’s rear license plate. In the meantime, Good is heard saying, “I’m not mad at you.”
Another woman, now identified as Good’s widow, Rebecca Good, is then heard speaking to the masked agent. “Hey – show your face, big boy. We don’t change our plates every morning, just so you know. It will be the same plate when you come talk to us later.” At one moment, the individual who was recording the event with her own phone also stated that she is a US citizen.
As the ICE agent seemed to be approaching the driver’s side once more, he can be heard instructing the individual to exit the vehicle. “Out of the car. Get out of the f**ing car. Get out of the car,” he said. Meanwhile, Good’s wife is seen entering the passenger seat of the SUV.
As the agent approaches the driver's side of the vehicle, Good slightly reverses her car before moving it forward. Her partner, positioned on the opposite side, can be heard urging her to drive. The video captures a moment where the agent suddenly loses sight, seemingly losing his balance at that instant. He is heard exclaiming, “Whoa!” And then, the gunshots were fired while the agent continues to hold the phone camera aloft.
From behind the camera, he can be heard saying, “F**ing bit**.” Good's car then appears to momentarily drive away until a loud crash is heard.
Minutes following the gunfire, Good remained in her vehicle, according to ABC's analysis of the footage. Bystanders even implored DHS officials present at the site to allow an alleged physician to check on the woman. However, the agents declined, asserting that their own medical personnel were en route.
An investigation into the case is currently underway.
