A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has been identified as Jonathan Ross, who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good during a confrontation in Minneapolis. According to court documents, Ross has been with the agency since at least 2016 and was injured while apprehending Roberto Carlos Munoz-Guatemala in June.
The Minnesota Star Tribune was first to publicly identify Ross, citing a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson confirming his involvement in the shooting. The New York Post also ran a story referencing Ross's previous injury but did not name him.
Video footage from the incident shows Good being shot and killed by Ross, who told her to "get out of the fucking car" before firing three shots. However, this contradicts the government's claim that Ross acted in self-defense, as the video footage appears to show Ross uninjured despite his claims of fearing for his life.
Local leaders have expressed outrage over the shooting and ICE's actions, with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey stating that the agency is "creating chaos and danger while tearing families apart." Rep. Ilhan Omar has called for a comprehensive investigation into the shooting, describing it as an example of state violence.
The incident occurred after a surge in federal agents to the Twin Cities, reportedly in response to a viral video targeting Somali Americans created by a far-right influencer with ties to the GOP. The FBI is refusing to cooperate with local authorities on the investigation, citing concerns about evidence access.
As the investigation unfolds, many are calling for accountability from ICE and the government agencies involved. However, given the agency's history of violence against protesters and immigrants, it remains to be seen whether justice will truly be served in this case.
The Minnesota Star Tribune was first to publicly identify Ross, citing a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson confirming his involvement in the shooting. The New York Post also ran a story referencing Ross's previous injury but did not name him.
Video footage from the incident shows Good being shot and killed by Ross, who told her to "get out of the fucking car" before firing three shots. However, this contradicts the government's claim that Ross acted in self-defense, as the video footage appears to show Ross uninjured despite his claims of fearing for his life.
Local leaders have expressed outrage over the shooting and ICE's actions, with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey stating that the agency is "creating chaos and danger while tearing families apart." Rep. Ilhan Omar has called for a comprehensive investigation into the shooting, describing it as an example of state violence.
The incident occurred after a surge in federal agents to the Twin Cities, reportedly in response to a viral video targeting Somali Americans created by a far-right influencer with ties to the GOP. The FBI is refusing to cooperate with local authorities on the investigation, citing concerns about evidence access.
As the investigation unfolds, many are calling for accountability from ICE and the government agencies involved. However, given the agency's history of violence against protesters and immigrants, it remains to be seen whether justice will truly be served in this case.