Minnesota officials question ICE shooting probe after FBI blocks state access
Minnesota law enforcement officials say the FBI has effectively pushed them out of the investigation into the deadly Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer-involved shooting in Minneapolis. That officer has also now been identified, as protestors call for his termination and say he should face criminal charges.
Minnesota leaders voice concerns
In a statement, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) said it “reluctantly” withdrew from the investigation into the deadly incident, after the FBI refused to allow state investigators access to case materials, scene evidence or investigative interviews. The case was originally meant to be a joint investigation.
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The FBI has primary jurisdiction over federal crimes and asserts control under the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause.
Minnesota’s attorney general told CNN the move is “deeply concerning, extremely disappointing.”
Democratic Gov. Tim Walz also voiced serious concerns, saying, “I think it’s clear to everyone as they saw this that it feels now that Minnesota has been taken out of the investigation, it feels very, very difficult that we will get a fair outcome. And I say that only because people in positions of power have already passed judgment from the President, to the Vice President, to [Homeland Security Secretary] Kristi Noem have stood and told you things that are verifiably false, verifiably inaccurate.”
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is also conducting its own review which is standard in use-of-force cases.
Trump administration’s side
Even though the case is under review, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said publicly that the shooting was justified.
President Donald Trump also shared a video on Truth Social Wednesday, claiming the ICE officer was run over by “the woman driving the car” and that the shooting appeared to be self defense. However, the video does not show anyone being run over, nor does it make clear whether the officer was hit by the vehicle.
During a press conference Thursday, Vice President JD Vance went further, blaming the woman who was shot, Renee Good, 37.
“I can believe that her death is a tragedy, while also recognizing that it’s a tragedy of her own making and a tragedy of the far left who has marshaled an entire movement, a lunatic fringe against our law enforcement officers,” Vance said.
He added, “There’s a part of me that feels very, very sad for this woman, not just because she lost her life, but because I think she is a victim of left-wing ideology. What young mother shows up and decides they’re gonna throw their car in front of ICE officers who are enforcing legitimate law?”
New details about officer
More details have been released about the ICE officer involved in the shooting.
In a social media post, DHS said the officer was involved in a June 2025 incident where he suffered severe injuries after being dragged by a vehicle while attempting to apprehend a suspect accused of sexual crimes against a child.
Court records identify the officer as Jonathan Ross, who has been working with ICE in Minnesota since at least 2017.
Honoring the woman who was shot
Thousands gathered Thursday night for a vigil and march to honor Good.
Walz has declared Friday a “day of unity” and called for a statewide moment of silence at 10 a.m. CT.
“Renee Nicole Good was a loving mother, partner, daughter, and neighbor whose life was defined by compassion, creativity, and care for others,” Walz said in a statement. “While we cannot bring back Renee Nicole Good, we can honor her life by standing together for decency, democracy, compassion, and our shared values. I invite all Minnesotans and Americans to join me in a day of unity, and honoring her with a moment of silence and participating in acts of service.”
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