An independent autopsy commissioned by the family of Renee Good, the 37-year-old woman fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis earlier this month, has revealed disturbing new details about her injuries.
The autopsy, conducted by a highly respected medical pathologist, showed that Good suffered three clear gunshot wounds, including one to her head, her family’s attorneys confirmed, NBC News reported.
According to the lawyers, the mom was struck with gunfire in three separate locations: one bullet to her left forearm, another to her right breast, and a third fatal shot to the left side of her head. This final gunshot traveled from the left temple to the right side of her head, causing the fatal injury.
Additionally, the autopsy indicated that she may have sustained a graze wound during the encounter. While the forearm and chest wounds were not immediately life-threatening, the headshot ultimately proved fatal.
“We believe the evidence we are gathering and will continue to gather in our investigation will suffice to prove our case,” said Antonio M. Romanucci, the lead attorney for Good’s family.
"The video evidence depicting the events of January 7, 2026, is clear, particularly when viewed through the standards of reasonable policing and totality of circumstances," he added.
The Shooting Incident and Video Evidence
The horrific incident, which occurred in a residential part of Minneapolis, followed an escalation of ICE operations in the area.
Good was in the driver’s seat of her SUV when she was shot by ICE officer Jonathan Ross.
Footage from the scene captured her partner calling Ross “big boy" before Good was ordered to exit the vehicle by officers.
Good can be seen turning the steering wheel and attempting to drive away before multiple gunshots rang out, and her SUV crashed into a parked car.
The killing has sparked outrage and protest, particularly following a controversial statement by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who accused Good of being a “domestic terrorist” without providing evidence to support the claim. Noem also asserted that Ross acted in self-defense.
Ross, who was treated at a hospital for internal injuries, was released shortly after the shooting.
Political Fallout and Disputes Over Federal Response
While the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office has yet to release its findings on Good's death, her family’s legal team is pushing for transparency.
As of Wednesday, no information regarding the official cause of death had been provided by the office.
In addition to this, political fallout from the shooting has been swift. In a statement, US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin blamed Good for the fatal incident, claiming that she ignored commands from law enforcement and put the lives of officers in danger.
McLaughlin stated: “If you impede law enforcement operations, ignore law commands, and use a deadly weapon to kill or cause bodily harm to a federal law enforcement office there are dangerous, and in this case deadly, consequences...This was entirely preventable.”
However, local officials have expressed strong disapproval of federal immigration operations in the region.
Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have both condemned the actions of federal authorities, with Walz calling the situation a dangerous escalation of an already volatile immigration policy.
Both Democratic leaders have distanced themselves from the actions of the federal agents involved, and local authorities have said they are unable to participate in the federal investigation.
Trump’s Controversial Comments
President Donald Trump, in a recent White House briefing, expressed sympathy for Good’s family but also attempted to frame the situation in a political light.
The 79-year-old said: “I felt horribly when I was told that the young woman had the tragedy. It’s a horrible thing. Everybody would say - ICE would say the same thing," cited by The Independent.
“But when I learned that her parents, and her father in particular… I hope he still is, but I don't know, [he] was a tremendous Trump fan,” he said. He was all for Trump. Loved Trump, and it's terrible," he added.
Despite this, Trump’s administration has previously labeled Good as a “professional agitator” and “domestic terrorist,” claims that have been widely criticized for lacking evidence.
Trump further stirred the pot by suggesting that “professional agitators” were involved in the protests surrounding the shooting, saying: “There was another woman that was screaming: ‘shame, shame, shame, shame’ ... like a professional opera singer...She was so loud and so professional."
As tensions continue to rise, the FBI has launched an investigation into the shooting, but state officials have expressed frustration at being excluded from the probe.
Legal experts argue that the federal grand jury subpoenas issued to Democratic officials, including Walz and Frey, are an attempt to silence opposition to the administration’s immigration enforcement tactics.