ICE Agent who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good is granted 'absolute immunity' from facing charges.
Vice President J.D. Vance has called the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer a tragedy, defending the officer's actions despite disagreement from local officials and protesters.
Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot by an ICE agent while in her vehicle during an encounter on a snowy Minneapolis street. Conflicting views on the incident have sparked debate on immigration enforcement tactics and the portrayal of the event.
Vance stated that Good accelerated her car towards an officer, but uncertainty remains as to whether contact was made. President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem supported the officer's actions, while video evidence contradicts claims made.
Good, a US citizen with no significant criminal record, had recently moved to Minneapolis with her family. Her death has led to community outrage and raised concerns over ICE operations in residential areas.
Video footage shows the brief and intense encounter where an officer fired shots at close range, prompting criticism from Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and others who dispute the self-defence narrative presented by the administration.
The incident is under investigation amid conflicting reports regarding the threat posed by Good's vehicle and the necessity of the use of force. The case has become a focal point in the broader national debate on immigration enforcement and the response to protests.