Tim Walz Visits Scene Where Woman Rammed ICE Officer In Minneapolis

TIM WALZ VISITS SCENE OF DEADLY ICE ENCOUNTER IN MINNEAPOLIS — A DEVELOPING POLITICAL AND COMMUNITY CRISIS

Minneapolis, Minnesota — In early January 2026, a routine immigration enforcement action by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in south Minneapolis escalated into a deadly confrontation that has deeply divided public opinion, intensified political battles over federal immigration policy, and sparked ongoing protests and debate about law enforcement’s use of force.

On January 7, 2026, an ICE officer shot and killed Renée Nicole Good, a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident, during an operation in a residential neighborhood. The fatal shooting — captured on bystander video — drew immediate and intense criticism from local officials, sparked protests, and triggered a high-stakes political fight between state and federal authorities.

In the days following the shooting, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz visited the site, met with community members, and delivered public remarks calling for a full investigation. His involvement added a new, politically charged dimension to a case already fraught with tension between state leadership and federal immigration enforcement.

The Incident: What Happened Near Portland Avenue

The confrontation occurred just before 9:30 a.m. in the Central neighborhood of south Minneapolis, near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue. According to federal officials, ICE agents were conducting a targeted immigration enforcement operation when the encounter with Good unfolded. A federal statement asserted that Good’s vehicle “weaponized her car” by attempting to ram officers, prompting an ICE agent to fire his weapon in self-defense.

However, that federal characterization was swiftly disputed by local officials and witnesses. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey — who later joined Walz in denouncing the shooting — said the video footage he saw did not support claims that Good was attempting to run over officers. Frey was quoted saying the narrative from federal officials was “bullshit,” and insisted that agents should leave the city.

Bystander video and subsequent analyses indicated that Good was driving her maroon Honda Pilot, which was partially blocking the roadway when the encounter began, and at some point attempted to pull away as officers approached. One ICE agent, identified by federal authorities as Jonathan Ross, fired multiple shots through the driver’s side window, killing Good.

Good’s family and community members described her as a neighborhood advocate who supported undocumented residents by tracking federal enforcement actions. She reportedly had just dropped her young son off at school before the tragic encounter.

Gov. Tim Walz: Condemnation, Call for Investigation, and Site Visit

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