Minnesota officials say the FBI has blocked their access to an investigation into the fatal shooting of a woman by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. People have taken to the streets of Minneapolis to protest the killing of 37-year-old Renee Good, who died on Wednesday after being shot in her car. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has accused the Trump administration of blocking state officials from involvement in the case, but the US vice-president said the investigation is a federal issue. Officials have offered differing accounts of the incident, with the Trump administration claiming the ICE agent was acting in self-defense, while local officials assert that Good posed no threat.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has claimed the ICE agent shot Good multiple times because she was attempting to run over the officer in her vehicle. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has stated it will investigate the incident. Meanwhile, Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) announced that the FBI, which initially agreed to a joint investigation with state officials, later retracted this agreement and denied access to necessary materials and evidence. Without access to essential case information, BCA Superintendent Drew Evans reported that the agency has reluctantly withdrawn from the investigation.
Concerned for the integrity of the investigation, Governor Walz voiced his fears that the federal government would not conduct an unbiased inquiry. He stated, Minnesota has been taken out of the investigation; it feels very difficult that we will get a fair outcome.
Vice President JD Vance emphasized that the investigation is a federal matter and that it would be unprecedented for local officials to prosecute the case. Footage of the shooting depicts ICE agents approaching a vehicle, demanding the driver exit. As the vehicle attempts to leave, an agent draws their weapon and multiple shots are fired, and the vehicle subsequently crashes.
Following the incident, citizens gathered at the scene to honor Good, laying flowers and candles. Vigils have continued as community members express their outrage and solidarity, highlighting the desire for accountability. Personal accounts describe Good as a compassionate individual known for her artistry and kindness. The events have sparked discourse around federal and state jurisdiction in investigatory matters, with experts expressing concern over the potential impact on public trust in law enforcement.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has claimed the ICE agent shot Good multiple times because she was attempting to run over the officer in her vehicle. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has stated it will investigate the incident. Meanwhile, Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) announced that the FBI, which initially agreed to a joint investigation with state officials, later retracted this agreement and denied access to necessary materials and evidence. Without access to essential case information, BCA Superintendent Drew Evans reported that the agency has reluctantly withdrawn from the investigation.
Concerned for the integrity of the investigation, Governor Walz voiced his fears that the federal government would not conduct an unbiased inquiry. He stated, Minnesota has been taken out of the investigation; it feels very difficult that we will get a fair outcome.
Vice President JD Vance emphasized that the investigation is a federal matter and that it would be unprecedented for local officials to prosecute the case. Footage of the shooting depicts ICE agents approaching a vehicle, demanding the driver exit. As the vehicle attempts to leave, an agent draws their weapon and multiple shots are fired, and the vehicle subsequently crashes.
Following the incident, citizens gathered at the scene to honor Good, laying flowers and candles. Vigils have continued as community members express their outrage and solidarity, highlighting the desire for accountability. Personal accounts describe Good as a compassionate individual known for her artistry and kindness. The events have sparked discourse around federal and state jurisdiction in investigatory matters, with experts expressing concern over the potential impact on public trust in law enforcement.
