A US immigration agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman on Wednesday in the city of Minneapolis, but the details of what led up to the incident have left a wide chasm between federal and local government officials.
Trump administration officials claim the woman, identified as Renee Nicole Good, was a violent rioter attempting to run over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents when one agent fired defensive shots into her vehicle.
However, city and state leaders, along with Democrats nationally, are disputing that account. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey condemned the shooting, asserting that the agent recklessly used their power, resulting in unnecessary death.
Multiple videos shared on social media capture the shooting's moments, occurring around 10:25 local time, with a maroon SUV blocking a street amidst protests. As law enforcement agents ordered Good to exit the vehicle, shots were fired when she apparently attempted to drive away.
The violence has ignited protests across Minneapolis, where residents have expressed outrage and called for ICE operations to cease. Governor Tim Walz responded to the incident by promising a thorough investigation while criticizing the federal narrative as propaganda.
The shooting occurs in the context of heightened immigration enforcement in the area following allegations of welfare fraud, part of what the Trump administration has framed as a broader crackdown on illegal immigration.
Protests are expanding beyond Minneapolis, with gatherings planned in multiple cities, highlighting growing tensions over immigration policies and law enforcement practices.
