Minneapolis (trfnews.i234.me) — Officials have confirmed a 37-year-old woman was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. The shooting happened on Wednesday morning, Jan. 7. Officials asked residents to stay calm.
The Minnesota Star Tribune identified the victim as Renee Nicole Good. She was 37 years old. The newspaper reported she lived in Minneapolis with her partner.
What officials have confirmed
The incident involved a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer. ICE is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Federal officials said the shooting happened during federal operations in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis police said the woman was in a vehicle at the scene. Police said a federal officer approached on foot. Police said at least two shots were fired. Police said the vehicle later crashed.
Conflicting statements after the shooting
A DHS spokesperson said the woman tried to run over officers. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called it an act of “domestic terrorism.” State and city leaders have disputed that description.
Gov. Tim Walz called the shooting preventable. He called it unnecessary. Walz urged peaceful protest. He said he ordered the Minnesota National Guard to be ready.
What we know about the victim
The Star Tribune’s report identified Renee Nicole Good as the woman who died. The Associated Press also reported her name as Renee Nicole Macklin Good. AP reported she was a mother of three.
Where to read more
Minnesota Star Tribune report identifying Renee Nicole Good
ABC News: Walz response and DHS statements
AP: Background on Renee Nicole Macklin Good
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.