ICE agent shoots, kills woman in Minneapolis

A 37-year-old woman who was shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent on Wednesday morning has died, according to several officials. She was identified by the City Council as Renee Nicole Good.

The encounter happened around 9:40 a.m. near the intersection of 34th Street and Portland Avenue in south Minneapolis.

In a statement, Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said “rioters” blocked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with a car and allegedly tried to run them over, something she called “an act of domestic terrorism.”

That’s when an ICE officer opened fire and killed the woman.

Several videos shared with 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS call into question the federal government’s narrative that the driver tried to strike agents.

The videos show a red SUV blocking the path of ICE vehicles on Portland Avenue. Masked agents get out of their car and approach the SUV. One positions himself near the front of the SUV, and another goes to the driver’s side, yanking the door handle and reaching inside the open window. The car reverses a few feet before shifting into drive, steering away from the agent in front who ultimately fires three shots into the car.

One angle of the incident shows several feet of separation between the SUV and the ICE agent who DHS alleges was acting in self-defense. No ICE agents appeared to be hit and all were standing at all times.

The shooting drew a large crowd of protesters and law enforcement to the area of Portland Avenue and 34th Street in the city’s Central neighborhood community.

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS reporters on the scene saw an area blocked off with a large number of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at the intersection. Chopper footage captured an SUV appearing to be carrying federal agents deploying chemical irritants as it tried to escape through an alley.

Several city officials and MPD officers were seen at the scene.

City Council Vice President Jamal Osman told KSTP that a civilian woman was shot while inside a vehicle, and Gov. Tim Walz held a news conference in the afternoon to address the incident.

In a news release Wednesday afternoon, Walz confirmed that he is readying the Minnesota National Guard and state resources in case they need to help local law enforcement. The State Emergency Operations Center was also activated.

Both city officials and police are trying to clear the scene.

We are aware of a shooting involving federal law enforcement near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue. Please avoid this area. — City of Minneapolis (@CityMinneapolis) January 7, 2026 My public safety team is working to gather information on an ICE related shooting this morning.

We will share information as we learn more. In the meantime, I ask folks to remain calm. — Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) January 7, 2026

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said the ICE agents are causing “chaos” in the city and demanded that they leave immediately.

“We stand rock solid with our immigrant and refugee communities,” he said.

I am aware of a shooting involving an ICE agent at 34th Street & Portland. The presence of federal immigration enforcement agents is causing chaos in our city. We’re demanding ICE to leave the city immediately. We stand rock solid with our immigrant and refugee communities. — Mayor Jacob Frey (@MayorFrey) January 7, 2026

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith also called for ICE to leave the state “for everyone’s safety.”

A US citizen has apparently been shot by ICE agents in Minneapolis. I’m gathering information, but the situation on the ground is volatile.

ICE should leave now for everyone’s safety.

Please be safe Minneapolis. — Tina Smith (@SenTinaSmith) January 7, 2026

The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office has stated it wasn’t involved in the incident but is sending deputies to assist investigators as needed.

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said her office is “pushing hard” for state and local investigators to review the incident.

“We will use every available lever to ensure a local, transparent investigation takes place,” Moriarty said.

The FBI and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension are each investigating the shooting.

A large group of protesters gathered at the scene on Wednesday night.

City Council Member Elizabeth Shaffer is in attendance at the vigil, along with other Minneapolis leaders.

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