A Federal Agent's Fatal Shooting of a Civilian in Minneapolis Leaves Questions and Outrage.
Video footage has surfaced showing the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old woman who was driving through a residential neighborhood of Minneapolis when she was shot by agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The incident occurred on Wednesday morning as protests against an ICE raid in the area escalated into chaos.
According to the Department of Homeland Security, the agents claimed that Good was a "rioter" who posed a threat to their lives, but video evidence suggests otherwise. In fact, footage obtained by The Intercept shows Good yielding to federal vehicles and waving them along when they approached her car, contradicting DHS's account of events.
The shooting has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from local officials, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who called the incident "bullshit" in a press conference on Wednesday. Rep. Ilhan Omar and Minneapolis Council Member Soren Stevenson have also referred to Good as a "legal observer," highlighting concerns about the treatment of civilians during ICE operations.
This fatal shooting is not an isolated incident. The Intercept has documented a pattern of federal agents using excessive force against unarmed individuals, including beating people who were protesting immigration raids and attacking onlookers documenting the operations.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by unchecked government power and the erosion of civil liberties. As we move forward in this critical moment for democracy, it is essential to hold those in power accountable for their actions and to demand transparency and accountability from our elected officials.
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Video footage has surfaced showing the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old woman who was driving through a residential neighborhood of Minneapolis when she was shot by agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The incident occurred on Wednesday morning as protests against an ICE raid in the area escalated into chaos.
According to the Department of Homeland Security, the agents claimed that Good was a "rioter" who posed a threat to their lives, but video evidence suggests otherwise. In fact, footage obtained by The Intercept shows Good yielding to federal vehicles and waving them along when they approached her car, contradicting DHS's account of events.
The shooting has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from local officials, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who called the incident "bullshit" in a press conference on Wednesday. Rep. Ilhan Omar and Minneapolis Council Member Soren Stevenson have also referred to Good as a "legal observer," highlighting concerns about the treatment of civilians during ICE operations.
This fatal shooting is not an isolated incident. The Intercept has documented a pattern of federal agents using excessive force against unarmed individuals, including beating people who were protesting immigration raids and attacking onlookers documenting the operations.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by unchecked government power and the erosion of civil liberties. As we move forward in this critical moment for democracy, it is essential to hold those in power accountable for their actions and to demand transparency and accountability from our elected officials.
We are an independent news organization dedicated to covering the stories that matter most to you. To continue our work, we need your support.