The release of new cellphone footage has intensified the national outcry over the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026. The 47-second video, filmed from the perspective of the officer who fired the fatal shots, captures the tense confrontation in the seconds before gunfire erupted, including Good’s calm yet desperate final words. As bullets began to fly toward her maroon Honda Pilot SUV, relatives watching the clip have been left in tears, hearing their daughter’s last cries for help and the horrifying truth of the encounter that ended her life.

Renee Good, a mother of three, poet, writer, and recent transplant to Minneapolis, was described by loved ones as a kind, warm, and deeply compassionate person who always prioritized caring for others. She had moved to the city with her wife, Becca Good, and their young son, embracing the community with her bubbly personality and commitment to kindness across all backgrounds. Good was a U.S. citizen who had previously lived in various places, including Colorado Springs and Kansas City, and was known for her love of singing, writing poetry, and raising her family with values of compassion and inclusion.

The incident unfolded amid a large-scale immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis, part of the Trump administration’s aggressive crackdown that deployed thousands of federal agents nationwide. Good and her wife had stopped on a residential street in south Minneapolis to support neighbors amid reports of ICE activity in the area. Witnesses and local officials described Good as acting as a legal observer, using whistles and non-violent means to alert residents—common tactics in communities resisting immigration raids.

Multiple videos from bystanders show the sequence of events: Good’s SUV was positioned diagonally across Portland Avenue, momentarily blocking traffic as ICE vehicles with lights activated approached. The officer, later identified through court records and official statements as Jonathan Ross, walked around the vehicle, holding his cellphone in one hand to record. In the newly emerged footage, Good is seen behind the wheel, appearing calm as she interacts with Ross through the window.

The audio captures Good’s final words: “That’s fine, dude, I’m not mad at you,” spoken in a measured tone moments before the situation escalated. As her vehicle begins to move slowly forward—steering sharply to the right, away from the officers—Ross fires three shots in quick succession. The first bullet strikes the windshield, followed by two more as the SUV continues down the street. The car crashes into a parked vehicle and comes to rest near a tree in the snow. A voice, possibly from the scene, is heard uttering a derogatory phrase as the vehicle accelerates away, though it remains unclear who spoke it.

Bystander accounts and synchronized analyses from various angles paint a picture of a brief, tense exchange rather than an imminent threat. Witnesses reported no visible signs that Good was attempting to ram officers; instead, the vehicle appears to be pulling away from the confrontation. Good’s wife, Becca, who was a passenger and had stepped out earlier, can be heard challenging the agents, holding up a phone and saying things like, “We don’t change our plates every morning, just so you know,” in reference to tactics allegedly used in enforcement actions.

Federal officials, including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Vice President JD Vance, have defended the shooting as self-defense, claiming Good attempted to run over agents in an act they described as “domestic terrorism.” Noem referenced Good’s alleged interference throughout the day, while Vance shared the video on social media, asserting it showed the agent’s life was endangered. However, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called the self-defense narrative “garbage” after reviewing the footage, demanding transparency and telling ICE to leave the city. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and other state officials criticized the federal government’s handling, noting barriers to accessing evidence as the FBI took over the investigation.

The shooting occurred about a mile from the site where George Floyd was killed by police in 2020, reigniting debates over law enforcement accountability, use of force, and immigration enforcement in sanctuary-leaning communities. Protests erupted across Minneapolis and other cities, with vigils, marches, and signs reading “Justice for Renee.” A makeshift memorial at the scene—flowers, candles, photos, and messages—quickly grew, drawing mourners who shared stories of Good’s warmth and generosity.

Good’s family, including her parents, siblings, and wife Becca, expressed profound grief in statements. They described her as “pure love” and “pure joy,” someone who lived her belief that everyone deserves compassion regardless of background. A GoFundMe for the family raised over $1.5 million, later transitioned to a trust for her son and wife. The family retained high-profile attorneys from the firm that represented George Floyd’s family, announcing a civil investigation while calling for peace and transparency.

The Hennepin County Attorney and Minnesota Attorney General opened parallel probes, urging the public to submit evidence. Legal experts note challenges in prosecuting federal agents, but state charges for homicide remain possible. The officer’s prior incident—being dragged during a 2025 traffic stop—has been cited by federal officials to contextualize his actions, though critics argue it does not justify the shooting.

As more footage emerges and analyses continue, the incident has become a flashpoint in national debates over immigration policy, federal overreach, and the use of deadly force. For Renee Good’s loved ones, the new video brings painful clarity to her final moments: a calm plea met with gunfire, leaving a family shattered and a community demanding answers. The truth, as revealed in those desperate seconds, continues to fuel calls for justice and reform in a divided nation.