Federal officials have confirmed that the ICE agent involved in the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis was hospitalized following the January 7 incident.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that the agent, identified as Jonathan Ross, sustained internal bleeding after being struck during the chaotic encounter, per The Sun.
The shooting, which occurred in a residential neighborhood in Minneapolis, is now under investigation by the FBI.
Ross was reportedly struck in the torso, leading to his hospitalization. DHS has insisted that Ross was hit by Good's vehicle as she attempted to flee the scene in her SUV.
However, Good's family and local leaders have raised concerns, asserting that Good was trying to leave the area, not attack anyone.
DHS and Officials Provide Divergent Accounts
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem provided an update last week, confirming that Ross was treated at a hospital following the incident.
President Donald Trump echoed these statements, reinforcing the official narrative. Footage from the scene, however, shows Ross walking away from the vehicle after shots were fired, and other agents leaving the area before the investigation began.
DHS maintains that Ross fired in self-defense, citing his fear for his own life and the lives of other agents present at the scene.
As of today, the exact extent of Ross’s injuries remains unclear, though DHS has confirmed that he experienced internal bleeding.
Timeline of the Confrontation: What Really Happened?
In the moments leading up to the shooting, Good’s SUV had been stopped across the street, with video showing her gesturing for other vehicles to pass.
Ross and other agents exited a truck and approached her vehicle. Ross was seen filming as he moved around the SUV.
As Good attempted to drive away, Ross positioned himself in front of the vehicle.
It was at this moment that Ross fired at the SUV, striking the windshield and then hitting Good through the open driver’s side window with two more shots. The SUV then sped down the street, eventually crashing into a parked car.
Local Protests and Political Pressure
In the hours following the shooting, protests erupted in Minneapolis, where immigration enforcement actions were already a point of contention.
Local and federal politicians have called for a full investigation into the use of force by Ross and other agents involved in the incident.
Several Democratic leaders have demanded an unbiased and transparent inquiry, with some suggesting that the investigation should not be led solely by federal authorities.
Meanwhile, tensions rose when prosecutors resigned, citing pressure from the Justice Department to focus on Good's wife instead of scrutinizing Ross's actions.
In response to the controversy, a letter signed by 160 members of Congress called for immediate action, urging DHS to preserve evidence and bring in independent investigators like the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
The letter emphasized the need for a thorough, impartial investigation to restore public trust in law enforcement.
Vice President JD Vance commented on the situation at a White House press conference, reinforcing that federal law enforcement officials, such as Ross, are protected by absolute immunity when carrying out their duties.