A Minneapolis Tragedy Raises New Questions About Federal Enforcement and Accountability

The Encounter and Use of Force

Video footage captured by witnesses and later circulated widely online shows ICE officers approaching Good’s vehicle. The footage does not contain audio clarity sufficient to determine verbal commands, but it shows officers positioned around the car as it began to move forward slowly.

Witnesses have stated that Good appeared to be attempting to maneuver away from congestion rather than accelerate aggressively. As the vehicle moved, an officer positioned near the front of the car discharged his firearm. At least two shots were fired through the windshield at close range.

The vehicle subsequently veered and struck a parked car nearby. Emergency medical responders arrived quickly, but Good was pronounced dead after being transported to a local hospital.

Immediate Community Response

News of the shooting spread rapidly throughout Minneapolis. Within hours, residents gathered near the scene, placing flowers, candles, handwritten notes, and poems in remembrance of Good. The memorial site emerged less than a mile from George Floyd Square, a location that has become synonymous with demands for systemic reform.

For many residents, the proximity was symbolic. It reinforced the sense that the city was once again confronting unresolved questions about who is protected by the law and who bears the greatest risk when force is used.

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