A Minneapolis motorist was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent during an immigration enforcement operation in the city. Federal officials claimed the shooting was in self-defence, but the city’s mayor criticized it as “reckless” and unjustified. The 37-year-old woman, identified as Renee Nicole Macklin Good, was shot in a residential neighborhood near downtown Minneapolis. The incident, captured on video by witnesses, sparked outrage, leading to a large protest and vigil in her honor.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem labeled the incident as an “act of domestic terrorism,” stating that the ICE agent acted defensively as the woman allegedly tried to run them over. However, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey condemned this characterization and the deployment of federal officers in the city, accusing them of causing chaos and distrust rather than ensuring safety.
President Donald Trump supported the ICE agent’s actions, while Governor Tim Walz expressed disapproval of further federal intervention. The shooting, which was the fifth death related to immigration crackdowns, occurred amid heightened tensions following the deployment of over 2,000 officers as part of the operation in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Video footage of the shooting showed the ICE agent firing at the woman’s vehicle at close range, leading to her death. Calls for justice and peaceful protests emerged, with state authorities pledging to investigate the incident. Residents and officials criticized the aggressive tactics of federal agents, urging for accountability and an end to the immigration crackdown in the city.