MINNEAPOLIS, MN — On January 7, 2026, a tragic incident unfolded in Minneapolis, resulting in the death of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good during a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation. The fatal shooting, carried out by an ICE agent identified in multiple reports as Steve Grove, has ignited widespread public outrage, protests, and renewed debate over the use of force by federal agents, particularly in immigration enforcement.

According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the operation was part of a large-scale federal immigration effort in the area. DHS claims Good “weaponized” her vehicle, creating a threat to agents that necessitated the use of lethal force. The agency labeled the incident as an act of “domestic terrorism,” and former President Donald Trump defended the agent’s actions, suggesting they were justified for law enforcement safety.

However, local officials, witnesses, and video footage have called the federal narrative into question. Eyewitnesses and circulating video clips appear to show Good’s SUV slowly driving away from approaching agents when an ICE officer, allegedly standing in front of the vehicle, fired several shots into the windshield at close range. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other city leaders have strongly criticized the federal explanation, labeling it “garbage” and stating that Good did not pose an imminent threat that warranted deadly force.

Good, described by her family as a loving mother, poet, writer, and active community member, had no known history of conflicts with law enforcement and was not involved in any protests against ICE. She leaves behind a grieving family, including a young child.