The federal agent who shot and killed a driver in Minneapolis has been identified as Jonathan Ross, an Iraq War veteran and seasoned officer with nearly twenty years in the Border Patrol and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He fatally shot Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother, during an attempted arrest operation.
Records obtained from federal authorities indicate that Ross has been a deportation officer with ICE since 2015. He sustained injuries in June when he was dragged by a vehicle while trying to arrest a suspect, an incident that has come under scrutiny in light of Wednesday's shooting.
Although federal officials have not publicly confirmed the agent's identity, Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem mentioned Ross, linking him to the previous vehicle dragging incident. Officials have defended his actions, asserting that he followed protocol in the face of perceived threats from Good's vehicle.
Concerns stemming from video footage that raises questions about whether Ross's actions were justified have led to an FBI investigation into the incident. The local community has protested, demanding accountability and calling for criminal charges against Ross.
Background on Officer Jonathan Ross
In testimony provided last month, Ross detailed his military background and extensive experience in law enforcement. He served as a machine gunner during his deployment to Iraq from 2004 to 2005 and later worked as a Border Patrol agent before joining ICE. His duties have included identifying and apprehending high-value targets in the MINNEAPOLIS region.
Ross has undergone various training and holds several roles, including being a firearms instructor. He was involved in a significant incident in June where he was injured while executing an arrest operation that involved a suspect who had fled.
In the wake of Tuesday's shooting, federal officials have praised Ross's dedication to law enforcement, emphasizing that he acted according to his training during a potentially dangerous situation.
