A New Video Emerges in Minnesota ICE Shooting Case, Raising Questions About Officer Training and Immunity.
The shooting death of Renee Good, a 31-year-old activist who was shot by an immigration officer in Minneapolis, has sparked widespread outrage and protests across the US. A new video footage, released by the Department of Homeland Security, shows the final moments of the encounter between Good and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Officer Jonathan Ross.
The 47-second video shows Ross approaching Good's car in the middle of the road while filming on his cellphone, with Good's wife recording the scene from her own phone. The exchange between the two women is tense but calm, with Ross saying he is not mad at Good and she accusing him of coming after them. Ross then opens fire, striking Good.
The video has raised questions about the training of ICE officers and their use of force policies. Policing experts say that the fact that Ross held a gun in one hand and a cellphone in the other filming raises concerns about his judgment and decision-making skills.
"This is a classic example of how a officer can get caught off guard," said John P. Gross, a professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School. "If you're an officer who views this woman as a threat, you don't have one hand on a cellphone."
Good's death has also sparked debate about the use of immunity for ICE officers in cases like hers. Trump administration officials have defended Ross, saying he was protecting himself and fellow agents.
But Good's family and supporters are demanding answers. "We do have jurisdiction to make this decision with what happened in this case," said Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, who is leading the investigation into Good's death. "It does not matter that it was a federal law enforcement agent."
The shooting has also raised questions about the Trump administration's immigration policies and their impact on communities across the US.
In Portland, Oregon, another ICE officer shot two people, Luis David Nico Moncada and Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras, who were identified as Venezuelan nationals. The shooting occurred outside a hospital and has sparked protests and outrage in the city.
The government has defended its officers' actions, saying they were responding to a threat from drivers with alleged gang ties. But experts say that the use of force in cases like these is often disproportionate and can lead to more harm than good.
As the investigation into Good's death continues, her family and supporters are calling for greater accountability and transparency from the Trump administration. The shooting has also sparked a wave of protests across the US, with hundreds marching in Minneapolis and other cities to demand justice and an end to what they see as unjust immigration policies.
The incident marks at least the fifth death tied to immigration sweeps since President Donald Trump took office. It is a reminder that these policies have real-world consequences for people who are often already vulnerable and marginalized.
As one protester put it, "We will not be silenced or ignored. We will stand up for justice and human rights, no matter what."
The shooting death of Renee Good, a 31-year-old activist who was shot by an immigration officer in Minneapolis, has sparked widespread outrage and protests across the US. A new video footage, released by the Department of Homeland Security, shows the final moments of the encounter between Good and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Officer Jonathan Ross.
The 47-second video shows Ross approaching Good's car in the middle of the road while filming on his cellphone, with Good's wife recording the scene from her own phone. The exchange between the two women is tense but calm, with Ross saying he is not mad at Good and she accusing him of coming after them. Ross then opens fire, striking Good.
The video has raised questions about the training of ICE officers and their use of force policies. Policing experts say that the fact that Ross held a gun in one hand and a cellphone in the other filming raises concerns about his judgment and decision-making skills.
"This is a classic example of how a officer can get caught off guard," said John P. Gross, a professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School. "If you're an officer who views this woman as a threat, you don't have one hand on a cellphone."
Good's death has also sparked debate about the use of immunity for ICE officers in cases like hers. Trump administration officials have defended Ross, saying he was protecting himself and fellow agents.
But Good's family and supporters are demanding answers. "We do have jurisdiction to make this decision with what happened in this case," said Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, who is leading the investigation into Good's death. "It does not matter that it was a federal law enforcement agent."
The shooting has also raised questions about the Trump administration's immigration policies and their impact on communities across the US.
In Portland, Oregon, another ICE officer shot two people, Luis David Nico Moncada and Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras, who were identified as Venezuelan nationals. The shooting occurred outside a hospital and has sparked protests and outrage in the city.
The government has defended its officers' actions, saying they were responding to a threat from drivers with alleged gang ties. But experts say that the use of force in cases like these is often disproportionate and can lead to more harm than good.
As the investigation into Good's death continues, her family and supporters are calling for greater accountability and transparency from the Trump administration. The shooting has also sparked a wave of protests across the US, with hundreds marching in Minneapolis and other cities to demand justice and an end to what they see as unjust immigration policies.
The incident marks at least the fifth death tied to immigration sweeps since President Donald Trump took office. It is a reminder that these policies have real-world consequences for people who are often already vulnerable and marginalized.
As one protester put it, "We will not be silenced or ignored. We will stand up for justice and human rights, no matter what."
. Watching that video of the ICE officer holding a gun in one hand & filming with the other is just so worrying 
. I mean, can you even imagine how scared Renee Good must have felt? 
It's crazy to think that someone in power like an ICE officer would make such poor judgment calls.
. If we can learn from our mistakes and make changes, I'm hopeful that we can create safer, more just communities for everyone 
. And, honestly, those protests in Minneapolis & other cities are giving me hope 
- it's amazing to see so many people standing up for what they believe in 
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. We need to get to the bottom of this and make sure those officers are held accountable for their actions 
. And can we please talk about how the Trump admin is just enabling all this? It's like they're actively trying to create more chaos and destruction 
. The fact that Renee Good was just minding her own business, protesting for what's right, and then gets gunned down... it's just heartbreaking 
. We need justice for her family and for the community 
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. Renee Good was just trying to do her job as an activist and advocate for justice, and this is what happens? 
...their training is a joke 
if you can film with one hand while holding a gun, what's going through that officer's head? 
... I mean, what kind of training lets you do that? It just seems so reckless. And now his colleagues are saying he was protecting himself and fellow agents? Like, come on! That's not how it works 
this whole thing just shows how much we need better training and accountability in law enforcement 
. i mean think about it, an officer is filming with one hand and has a gun in the other? that's not only crazy but also a recipe for disaster 
. it raises so many questions about judgment and decision-making skills... like how can we trust someone to use their power if they're not even using it wisely? 
it's all about balance and making sure that power isn't abused 
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. we can't just sit back and wait for something like this to happen again; we gotta take action and make some noise 
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the fact that an ICE officer was filming on his cellphone while holding a gun is just crazy what were they thinking?!? 
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. We need to hold our law enforcement agencies accountable for their actions, and that includes ICE 
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It's like, Ross is filming the scene on his phone with his gun hand free 
. Can't we find a way to balance justice with compassion?
. and now we're talking about immunity for these guys? come on, someone needs to be held accountable 
... the fact that trump admin officials are defending this guy's actions is just mind-blowing 
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The fact that Officer Ross was filming with one hand is just crazy talk. And what's up with these ICE officers thinking they can just roll up to someone's car and start shooting? It's like they're trying to create a war zone or something 
. And let's not forget, this is just another example of how these policies are hurting innocent people. It's time to take a hard look at what's really going on here and make some real changes 
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. I mean, Renee Good was just trying to protect her family and community, and this is what happens. It's heartbreaking.
and now theres talk about immunity for these officers... fam thats just not cool 
. It's like he was playing phone tag with his gun 
Not saying I'm condoning violence or anything, but come on... some accountability is needed here 
. The fact that we're seeing more and more violence against people who are just trying to make a living or seek justice is just heartbreaking 
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