Video filmed by ICE agent who shot Minneapolis woman emerges

A dramatic 47-second video, filmed by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, has surfaced, offering a chilling glimpse into the moments leading up to the deadly encounter. The footage, obtained by the conservative news outlet Alpha News, depicts Good, 37, seated behind the wheel of her car, engaged in a tense exchange with the officer. The release of this video has amplified an already explosive controversy, pitting conflicting narratives from federal officials and local authorities against each other, and igniting widespread protests across the nation.

Vice President JD Vance immediately shared the video on social media, asserting that the ICE agent acted in self-defense, a claim sharply contested by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who dismissed the federal account as "garbage" after reviewing the footage. The incident has ignited a firestorm of debate, with former President Donald Trump’s administration characterizing Good’s actions as "domestic terrorism" for allegedly blocking the road and impeding the agency’s operations. In stark contrast, Good’s wife, Becca Good, has painted a poignant picture of her spouse, describing her as a compassionate individual who was merely trying to support her neighbors during an immigration enforcement action. Her death has resonated deeply, triggering a wave of protests that have reverberated through cities nationwide.

The video, which the BBC has sought comment on from the Department of Homeland Security and the White House, begins with the ICE agent exiting his vehicle and meticulously filming Good’s SUV, including its license plate. As the officer circles the vehicle, a dog is visible in the backseat. Good, audibly calm, addresses the officer, stating, "That’s fine dude. I’m not mad at you." Becca Good stands on the street, filming the interaction on her mobile phone, and challenges the agent, remarking, "That’s OK, we don’t change our plates every morning just so you know. It will be the same plate when you come talk to us later." She then escalates the verbal confrontation, taunting the officer with, "You want to come at us? You want to come at us? I say go and get yourself some lunch, big boy."

The situation rapidly intensifies as another agent approaches Good’s driver-side window and, using an expletive, commands her to "Get out of the car." The officer who is filming the incident moves to the front of Good’s vehicle just as she begins to reverse. In a blur of chaotic motion, the car then turns its wheels to the right and surges forward. The camera abruptly jerks upward, capturing the sky, accompanied by the alarmed exclamation, "Woah, woah!" followed by the distinct sound of gunshots. The final seconds of the clip show the maroon SUV veering off the road, and the ICE agent is heard swearing.

Earlier videos from the scene, previously released, show the SUV crashed on the side of the road after Good was shot. In those clips, the officer remains on his feet and is later seen approaching the damaged vehicle. Federal officials have stated that the agent sustained injuries and received hospital treatment. The FBI has launched an investigation into the incident. The officer identified as the one who fired on Good is Jonathan Ross, a seasoned ICE agent with a history of being injured in the line of duty, including being struck by a vehicle.

During a White House press briefing on Friday, when questioned about the newly emerged video, former President Trump declared, "You have agitators and we will always be protecting ICE, and we’re always going to be protecting our border patrol and our law enforcement." Vice President Vance, reiterating his earlier stance, reposted the video on X, asserting, "The reality is that his life was endangered and he fired in self-defence." White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt also shared the footage, accusing the media of slandering an ICE agent who had "properly defended himself from being run over."

Becca Good, speaking to local media outlets, recounted that she and Renee had gone to the scene of the immigration enforcement activity to offer support to their neighbors. "We had whistles," she stated, contrasting their peaceful protest with the presence of firearms. Reflecting on her wife, a mother of three, including a six-year-old son, Becca Good emphasized her compassionate nature: "Kindness radiated out of her." She shared their shared parenting philosophy: "We were raising our son to believe that no matter where you come from or what you look like, all of us deserve compassion and kindness."

The tragic shooting has galvanized demonstrators, leading to a third consecutive night of protests on Friday. The Minneapolis Police Department reported that at least 30 individuals were detained, cited, and subsequently released following demonstrations in the downtown area. Photographs from the protests showed demonstrators gathered outside a hotel believed to be housing some ICE agents. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety confirmed its assistance to police in arresting individuals suspected of unlawful assembly, citing reports of property damage and that demonstrations were "no longer peaceful" near the Canopy Hotel. Earlier, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz had activated the state’s National Guard to bolster security measures surrounding the protests.

Adding another layer of complexity to the unfolding situation, Minnesota officials announced on Friday that they would initiate their own inquiry into the shooting, citing their exclusion from the federal investigation. When pressed by a reporter about whether the FBI should share its findings with Minnesota, former President Trump responded, "Well normally I would, but they’re crooked officials." This announcement from Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison came a day after the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension revealed that the FBI, after initially pledging a joint investigation, had reversed its decision. Notably, the U.S. Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, which typically investigates alleged excessive force by law enforcement, is not examining the shooting. Sources have informed CBS News, the BBC’s U.S. partner, that prosecutors have advised the criminal section against opening an investigation in this case. Governor Walz, a Democrat, has accused the Trump administration of obstructing state officials, while Vance maintains that the matter falls under federal jurisdiction.