Minnesota Governor Claims FBI Hindered Investigation into ICE Shooting

Sat Jan 10 2026 01:29:05 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Tensions rise in Minneapolis as state officials allege federal obstruction in the investigation of the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent, igniting protests and calls for accountability from the community.

Minnesota officials expressed frustration as the FBI reportedly blocked state access to a joint investigation into the shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good, allegedly by an ICE agent. Demonstrations erupted in Minneapolis, with Governor Tim Walz accusing the federal government of bias and highlighting differing narratives around the incident. Local leaders and community members underscore the significant implications for justice and transparency.

Minnesota officials say the FBI has blocked their access to an investigation into the fatal shooting of a woman by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.

People have taken to the streets of Minneapolis to protest the killing of 37-year-old Renee Good, who died on Wednesday after being shot in her car.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has accused the Trump administration of blocking state officials from involvement in the case, but the US vice-president said the investigation is a federal issue.

Officials have offered differing accounts of the incident, with the Trump administration claiming the ICE agent was acting in self-defense, while local officials say the woman posed no danger.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has claimed the ICE agent shot Good multiple times because she was trying to run over the officer in her car.

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation said it would investigate the incident, but Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) reported that the FBI had reversed its agreement to a joint investigation.

Without access to case materials and evidence, the BCA has reluctantly withdrawn from the investigation, according to BCA Superintendent Drew Evans.

At a Thursday news conference, Walz expressed concern about the impartiality of the federal investigation and noted that it feels as though Minnesota has been sidelined from the case.

Vice President JD Vance emphasized that investigations concerning ICE should remain federal, despite local resentment towards the shooting incident.

Videos taken from the scene show ICE agents approaching Good's car, which was in the street, demanding she exit the vehicle. As the car attempts to drive away, shots were fired from the agents.

The aftermath revealed visible blood in the snow, prompting a community vigil for Good, with hundreds of demonstrators voicing their outrage and calling for accountability.

Those acquainted with Good described her as a compassionate individual passionate about poetry and music, notably expressing shock and sorrow at her loss while gathering for justice.