A fatal shooting involving a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis has sparked national concern and renewed debate over enforcement practices and accountability. The agent involved has been identified as Jonathan Ross, a ten-year veteran of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The incident occurred on January 7, 2026, when Ross fired multiple shots into a vehicle driven by 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, a U.S. citizen, during a federal operation in the city’s Powderhorn Park neighborhood. Good was pronounced dead at the scene.Federal officials have defended the shooting as an act of self-defense, citing Ross’s past experience in a separate 2025 incident in which he was injured while attempting to arrest a suspect during a traffic stop.

According to court records, Ross was dragged by a vehicle during that encounter and later required medical treatment. Authorities argue that this prior event helps explain his heightened sense of danger during the Minneapolis operation.However, the shooting has drawn sharp criticism from local and state leaders, who have questioned the use of force and expressed frustration over limited access to evidence. Minnesota officials have since withdrawn from the federal investigation, citing a lack of transparency. As video footage of the incident circulates publicly, community members and advocacy groups continue to call for a full, independent review.The death of Renee Good has become a focal point in broader discussions about federal law enforcement tactics, public safety, and the balance between authority and accountability.