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ICE Officer Jonathan Ross’s Shooting of Renee Good: Ongoing Investigations and Legal Controversies
4/29/2026, 10:54:51 PM
Fatal Shooting of Renee Good
On January 7 2026, ICE officer Jonathan Ross fired at least three shots through the windshield of a Honda Pilot driven by 37-year-old legal observer Renee Good in south-Minneapolis (East 34th St. & Portland Ave.). The bullets struck Good in the head and arm, killing her. The incident was captured on video and immediately sparked protests in Minneapolis and other major U.S. cities.
Background and Key Actors
Renee Good was documenting a routine ICE encounter with her partner Rebecca Good in the vehicle. ICE agents, including Ross, had stopped the car; Good reversed and attempted to leave, prompting Ross to draw his weapon. The shooting occurred amid heightened federal-law-enforcement activity in the city, which later included the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti on January 24 2026 and the non-fatal shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis.
Timeline of Key Developments
- Jan 7 2026 – Ross shoots Good.
- Jan 24 2026 – Alex Pretti is shot and killed by federal agents.
- Mar 24 2026 – Minnesota, Hennepin County, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension sue DHS, ICE, and Customs & Border Protection for access to evidence in the three shootings.
- Apr 9 2026 – Federal court orders the release of evidence related to Good’s shooting in a separate case involving Roberto Carlos Muñoz-Guatemala.
- Apr 2026 – Snopes fact-check debunks claims that Ross was “cleared of all charges.”
- May 2026 – Rebecca Good files a motion seeking the return of the seized Honda Pilot.
Data and Protest Response
The Good shooting triggered demonstrations in Minneapolis and spread to Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles. The three federal shootings in early 2026 collectively fueled nationwide calls for accountability.
Official Statements and Government Responses
- The FBI said its investigation “continues” and that “the facts are the initiator, and the facts do not support a civil-rights investigation.”
- Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated there was “no basis” for a federal civil-rights probe.
- Former President Donald Trump defended Ross, asserting he acted in self-defense and that Good was attempting “domestic terrorism.”
- DHS officials confirmed Ross was reassigned to another state but remained employed by ICE.
Criticism, Opposition, and Public Outcry
Civil-rights groups and local officials criticized the lack of transparency, noting that federal agents denied Minnesota investigators access to the vehicle and related evidence. Protesters demanded an independent review, arguing that the self-defense claim conflicted with video showing Good attempting to drive away.
On-the-Ground Reports and Legal Motions
Rebecca Good’s court filing alleges the Honda Pilot is stored in an FBI facility in Brooklyn Center and that “the BCA has repeatedly asked the FBI to provide them with Ms. Good’s car or to allow the BCA to execute their search warrant.” The motion seeks the vehicle’s return to facilitate family and civil-accountability investigations.
Conflicting Reports and Unresolved Issues
Social-media posts claimed Ross had been “cleared of all charges,” yet Hennepin County Attorney Daniel Borgertpoepping confirmed Ross “has not been charged.” The FBI’s internal accountability review reportedly stalled, and the DOJ’s decision not to open a civil-rights case does not resolve the ongoing state criminal investigation, which still considers murder, manslaughter, and failure to render aid.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The facts are the initiator, and the facts do not support civil rights investigation.” — FBI spokesperson (2026)
- “has not been charged” — Daniel Borgertpoepping, Hennepin County Attorney’s Office spokesperson (2026)
- “The facts are the initiator, and the facts do not support civil rights investigation.” — Todd Blanche, Deputy Attorney General (2026)
- “The BCA has repeatedly asked the FBI to provide them with Ms. Good's car or to allow the BCA to execute their search warrant on the car. FBI officials have either refused or not responded to these requests,” — Minnesota lawsuit (2026)
What’s Next
Minnesota’s criminal probe remains open, with prosecutors evaluating murder, manslaughter, and related offenses. The court’s April 9 order may compel the FBI to release evidence, potentially shaping future federal or state actions. Rebecca Good’s motion for the vehicle’s return is pending, and further litigation over evidence access is expected as the three-shooting investigations proceed.
