Minneapolis (trfnews.i234.me) — Gov. Tim Walz says a deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis was “preventable” and “unnecessary.” He urged calm and peaceful protest.
What happened
An officer with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement fatally shot Renee Nicole Macklin Good, 37, on Wednesday morning, Jan. 7, 2026. Officials said she was in her SUV on a snowy residential street.
Bystander video shows agents at the driver’s door as the vehicle begins to move. An agent in front of the SUV fired at close range. The SUV then crashed into parked vehicles.
City officials said Good was a U.S. citizen and not the target of the operation. The Associated Press reported she was born in Colorado and was a mother of three.
Walz response
Walz said he has seen video of the encounter. He rejected the federal claim that the shooting was self-defense. He said the state will demand “accountability and justice.”
Walz also said he issued a warning order to prepare the Minnesota National Guard. He said the Guard could be deployed if needed. He asked people to protest safely and avoid violence.
In remarks carried by CBS News, Walz added: “We do not need any further help from the federal government.”
Federal account disputed
Homeland Security said Good tried to use her vehicle as a weapon. Secretary Kristi Noem called it “domestic terrorism” and said an agent fired “defensive shots.”
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said video does not support that account. He called the shooting reckless and urged ICE to leave Minneapolis.
Investigation and protests
The FBI is reviewing the shooting. Minnesota’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is also involved.
Protests and a vigil formed near the shooting scene. Some law enforcement officers used crowd-control tools during clashes. Minneapolis schools canceled classes and activities Thursday as a safety step.
Broader enforcement surge
DHS says more than 2,000 federal officers were deployed to the Twin Cities area. Noem said more than 1,500 people were arrested in recent weeks. Local leaders say the surge has raised fear and tension.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.