A chilling video has emerged showing the fatal shooting of a civilian by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, sparking widespread outrage and calls for accountability. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning when federal agents approached Renee Nicole Good's vehicle during an immigration raid in a residential neighborhood. Despite claims from the Department of Homeland Security that Good was armed and threatening agents, the video appears to show her attempting to surrender before being shot multiple times.
Good, 37, died shortly after the shooting, with witnesses describing a chaotic scene where protesters had gathered to protest the ICE raid. The incident has raised questions about the tactics used by federal agents during immigration enforcement operations and the safety of civilians caught in the crossfire.
The video shows Good's vehicle blocking federal agents in the roadway before one agent can be seen reaching into her open driver-side window, prompting her to slam on the brakes. The agents then shout at her to get out of the car, with some claiming she was attempting to ram them. However, multiple witnesses have disputed this account, saying that Good seemed to be trying to yield to federal vehicles.
As the vehicle appears to leave the scene, an agent fires at short range directly into the driver's side, striking Good. The video obtained by The Intercept captures the sound of at least three shots being fired.
The incident has sparked widespread condemnation from local officials and civil rights groups, who have accused the Department of Homeland Security of attempting to "spin" the shooting as an act of self-defense. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey described the department's claim that Good was a "rioter" as "bullshit."
In recent weeks, federal agents have been conducting increased immigration enforcement operations in the Twin Cities area, drawing criticism from immigrant rights activists who fear that the city's undocumented residents are being targeted.
This latest incident highlights the dangers faced by immigrants and protesters caught up in these operations. Since last July, The Intercept has documented a pattern of federal agents using excessive force against unarmed individuals during immigration raids, including shooting less-lethal munitions, tear gas, and beating people who are trying to document or protest these operations.
The incident is also a stark reminder of the erosion of civil liberties under the current administration. As one community leader noted, "We're seeing a full-on authoritarian takeover of the U.S. government, where they're ignoring court orders and putting MAGA loyalists in charge of our military and law enforcement agencies."
Good, 37, died shortly after the shooting, with witnesses describing a chaotic scene where protesters had gathered to protest the ICE raid. The incident has raised questions about the tactics used by federal agents during immigration enforcement operations and the safety of civilians caught in the crossfire.
The video shows Good's vehicle blocking federal agents in the roadway before one agent can be seen reaching into her open driver-side window, prompting her to slam on the brakes. The agents then shout at her to get out of the car, with some claiming she was attempting to ram them. However, multiple witnesses have disputed this account, saying that Good seemed to be trying to yield to federal vehicles.
As the vehicle appears to leave the scene, an agent fires at short range directly into the driver's side, striking Good. The video obtained by The Intercept captures the sound of at least three shots being fired.
The incident has sparked widespread condemnation from local officials and civil rights groups, who have accused the Department of Homeland Security of attempting to "spin" the shooting as an act of self-defense. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey described the department's claim that Good was a "rioter" as "bullshit."
In recent weeks, federal agents have been conducting increased immigration enforcement operations in the Twin Cities area, drawing criticism from immigrant rights activists who fear that the city's undocumented residents are being targeted.
This latest incident highlights the dangers faced by immigrants and protesters caught up in these operations. Since last July, The Intercept has documented a pattern of federal agents using excessive force against unarmed individuals during immigration raids, including shooting less-lethal munitions, tear gas, and beating people who are trying to document or protest these operations.
The incident is also a stark reminder of the erosion of civil liberties under the current administration. As one community leader noted, "We're seeing a full-on authoritarian takeover of the U.S. government, where they're ignoring court orders and putting MAGA loyalists in charge of our military and law enforcement agencies."