A newly obtained incident report indicates that Renee Good, the 37-year-old woman fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer last week in Minneapolis, may have been struck by four bullets, contradicting earlier accounts of three gunshot wounds. The violent incident, which unfolded as Good observed ICE operations from her vehicle, has ignited public fury and raised serious questions about the officers' conduct.
Chaotic Scene and Conflicting Accounts
The shooting occurred on a Minneapolis street where Renee Good was sitting in a burgundy SUV with her partner and their dog. According to bystander video and witness statements, the confrontation with ICE officers was chaotic, with agents appearing to issue conflicting commands simultaneously. During this confusion, ICE officer Jonathan Ross moved toward the front of Good's vehicle on the driver's side.
While federal officials, including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, have asserted that Good used her car as a weapon and tried to hit Ross, video evidence suggests a different narrative. The footage shows Good's SUV moving away from officers at a low speed with its front wheels turned away from Ross when the shots were fired. Ross was reportedly recording the incident on his personal cell phone.
Details of Injuries and Delayed Medical Response
The incident report, obtained by The Minneapolis Star Tribune and The New York Times, provides grim details. Good, a mother of three, was found with two apparent gunshot wounds to the right side of her chest, one on her left forearm, and a potential fourth shot to the left side of her head. She had blood on her face and torso, with "protruding tissue" on her head and blood flowing from her left ear.
Despite being alive with an irregular pulse when medics arrived, immediate medical support was reportedly blocked by federal agents for several minutes as they waited for other emergency personnel. This delay has become a focal point of criticism. Meanwhile, transcripts of 911 calls reveal the terror of witnesses. One caller, Matt Callenson, told an operator, "They just shot a lady. Point-blank range in her car." Another was so distraught they had to be told to catch their breath.
Aftermath and Ongoing Investigations
In the aftermath, Ross was transported to a federal building within approximately 30 minutes. Department of Homeland Security officials later stated he suffered internal bleeding and was hospitalized, though video showed him walking away from the scene unaided. Good's SUV ultimately collided with a pole after the shooting.
Good's family has declared their intention to pursue an independent investigation, while the official autopsy report is pending and expected to provide further clarity. The case continues to stir significant anger and demands for accountability regarding the use of force by federal immigration agents.
