Newly released footage reveals the final words spoken by Renee Good.
A video captured on a US immigration officer’s phone has brought new attention to the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. The footage shows Good in her SUV moments before an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer opened fire.
The video, initially obtained by Alpha News and later shared by the Department of Homeland Security, shows ICE officer Jonathan Ross near Good’s vehicle with sirens in the background. Ross records Good's SUV, which is partially blocking traffic, and engages in a conversation with her.
Good's wife, Becca Good, appears in the video, telling the officer that they do not change their plates daily and asserting their US citizenship. Ross then shouts a warning as the SUV moves forward, followed by gunshots. The car drives away as someone is heard making offensive remarks.
There is a dispute over the events leading to the shooting, with the Trump administration claiming self-defense. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey rejected the administration's narrative of "domestic terrorism," calling it baseless. Other videos suggest a different sequence of events from the official description.
Good's death has sparked protests and calls for transparency in law enforcement actions in Minneapolis. The FBI has taken the lead in the investigation, causing concerns about evidence gathering. Good's family described her as compassionate and driven by faith, emphasizing the imbalance of force in the encounter.
The case has fueled debates on immigration enforcement and policing tactics. The released video has shed light on the exchange between Good and the officers. Officials are urging the public to provide any additional recordings related to the incident for investigation.
The incident, from a verbal confrontation to a fatal shooting, raises questions about the justification of lethal force. The video does not clearly show a collision at the moment of the shooting, leaving uncertainties about the officer's actions under US law-enforcement standards.
