On January 7, 2026, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and killed a woman identified as Renee Nicole Good during a federal operation in Minneapolis. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claimed that Good attempted to ram her vehicle into ICE agents, leading to the shooting, which they characterized as an act of self-defense. However, this account has been met with skepticism from local officials.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey condemned the actions of the ICE agent, asserting that the shooting was reckless and unnecessary. He emphasized that ICE's presence in the city fosters chaos and distrust within the community, stating, "They’re ripping families apart, they’re sowing chaos on our streets, and in this case, quite literally killing people." Frey called for the immediate withdrawal of federal agents from Minneapolis, echoing sentiments expressed by other local leaders, including Representative Ilhan Omar.

Eyewitness accounts and video footage from the scene suggest that Good was not the intended target of the operation and was attempting to flee rather than attack when she was shot. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara confirmed that there was no indication Good was under investigation for immigration violations at the time of the incident.

The shooting occurred during a significant increase in federal immigration enforcement in the Twin Cities, which has seen the deployment of over 2,000 ICE agents amid ongoing investigations into alleged fraud within social services programs. This escalation has reportedly instilled fear within local immigrant communities, particularly among residents of Somali descent.

In the aftermath of the shooting, protests erupted, with demonstrators expressing outrage over the incident and the broader implications of aggressive immigration enforcement policies. The situation has raised critical questions about the role of federal immigration enforcement in urban areas and the potential for violence in confrontations between law enforcement and civilians. Local officials are calling for a thorough investigation into the incident and accountability for those involved.