Minneapolis, Jan 9, 2026: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has called for the state to play an active role in investigating the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, criticizing the Trump administration for keeping the probe entirely in federal hands.

Good, a mother of three, was killed when she attempted to drive away on a snowy Minneapolis street during an encounter with ICE agents. The incident occurred on the second day of the Trump administration’s large-scale immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities, which involved over 2,000 federal officers and led to more than 1,500 arrests according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

State Officials Push Back

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) confirmed that federal authorities, including the FBI and the Department of Justice, have informed the agency that Minnesota would not be included in the investigation. Drew Evans, BCA Superintendent, said without full access to evidence and witnesses, the state cannot ensure an investigation meets Minnesota’s legal and public standards.

Governor Walz rejected this federal-only approach, arguing that it would be “very, very difficult for Minnesotans” to accept a process that excludes the state. He accused federal and administration officials of making public statements that were “verifiably false” and emphasized the need for transparent and impartial state involvement.

Federal Response

Trump administration officials, including President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, described the shooting as an act of self-defense, suggesting Good used her vehicle to attack the officer. Vance claimed that while her death was tragic, it was “a tragedy of her own making.”

Noem maintained that the state has no jurisdiction over federal ICE operations, framing the shooting as legally justified under federal authority.

Public Outcry and Protests

The shooting sparked immediate protests in Minneapolis, with demonstrators chanting slogans like “No More ICE” and “Go Home Nazis”, and authorities responded with tear gas and pepper spray. Schools in the area were canceled for safety reasons.

The incident echoes the city’s painful history with police violence, notably the killing of George Floyd in 2020, and has triggered protests in multiple cities including New York, Seattle, Detroit, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, San Antonio, New Orleans, and Chicago. Additional protests were planned in Arizona, North Carolina, and New Hampshire later in the week.

The Incident

Video footage captured by bystanders shows the following:

• An ICE officer approaches Good’s SUV, demanding she open the door.
• As the vehicle begins moving, another officer fires at least two close-range shots.
• It is unclear whether the vehicle made contact with the officer prior to the shooting.
• The SUV then collided with two parked cars before stopping.

Witnesses on the scene include Good’s spouse, who was seen crying near the vehicle, stating the couple recently arrived in Minnesota and had a child.

Broader Implications

This is at least the fifth fatality linked to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdowns, and it has reignited national debates over ICE’s authority, use of force, and the balance between federal and state investigative powers.

Governor Walz and Minneapolis officials are urging calm among protesters while continuing to press for state oversight of the investigation to ensure accountability. Mayor Jacob Frey called the federal self-defense argument “garbage,” based on available video evidence.

The case remains under intense scrutiny, with federal and state tensions escalating over the proper handling and transparency of the investigation.