A 37‑year‑old woman was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis.

A fatal shooting during a federal immigration operation in Minneapolis has sparked public outrage, protests, and intense scrutiny. On January 7, 2026, ICE agents shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, a U.S. citizen, during an enforcement action in south Minneapolis. The incident, captured partially on video, raised immediate questions about the use of lethal force.

Federal officials say the agent believed Good was using her car as a weapon, framing the shooting as self-defense. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem described it as a split-second decision in a dangerous situation. Local leaders and witnesses dispute this account, noting the video does not clearly show an imminent threat. Eyewitnesses described the encounter as brief and chaotic, while many protesters argued it reflected excessive force in a residential area.

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