ICE agent suspended after fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis

Fabio Guerrero
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A federal agent from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been placed on administrative leave after fatally shooting Renee Nicole Good, a United States citizen, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, earlier this month. The suspension was confirmed as part of a broader investigation into the deadly incident involving the ICE officer’s use of force.

Good, 37, was shot on January 7 during a federal immigration operation in the city, sparking local protests and national debate over policing tactics and immigration enforcement. The officer, identified as Jonathan Ross, has been removed from active duty while authorities review the case.

ICE agent suspended after fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis

The incident immediately drew widespread attention, with civil rights groups and community leaders calling for transparency and accountability in the investigation. Demonstrators in Minneapolis and other cities have urged federal and local officials to provide clear answers about what happened during the encounter that led to Good’s death.

Why does this suspension matter?

Because it reflects heightened scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement and fuels a larger conversation about the use of lethal force by law enforcement during immigration operations, a topic drawing protests and political debate nationwide.

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