Emergency call logs and reports from the tragic shooting of Renee Good by a federal immigration officer offer insights into the chaotic circumstances surrounding her final moments. Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was shot on January 7, during an incident involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis.
According to 911 emergency call transcripts obtained by CNN, moments after the shooting, a caller reported, “Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents just shot a lady,” adding that it occurred at “point-blank range in her car.” Eyewitness accounts, including recorded footage from the scene, highlight the intense emotions and chaos that unfolded in the wake of the incident.
In the lead-up to the shooting, footage recorded by Jonathan Ross, an ICE agent with a decade of experience, shows the moments before he shot Good. The video indicates that he initiated filming during a tense encounter amid the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts. Good’s vehicle had been obstructing traffic when Ross approached. As documented in the video, Good attempted to assure Ross, stating, “That’s fine, dude. I’m not mad at you,” as tensions rose, with her wife, Becca Good, recording the interaction.
The situation escalated when another officer ordered Good to exit her vehicle forcefully. Good then reversed briefly, turning her steering wheel, which prompted Ross to exclaim “whoa,” followed by three gunshots. While the video captured the audio of the shots, it did not show the shooting itself; other bystander recordings confirmed that Ross was positioned out of the path of the vehicle when he fired.
A series of 911 calls flooded in thereafter, with witnesses reporting the shooting and expressing shock. One caller reported, “She’s f**kin’ dead,” affirming that Good was shot as she attempted to drive away. In less than five minutes after the first call, emergency responders found Good unresponsive inside her vehicle, with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite attempts to resuscitate her, she was later declared dead.
The incident reports described significant disarray at the scene, with first responders struggling to manage the chaotic situation. As the incident unfolded, further confusion arose with the agent who shot Good being transported away from the scene shortly after the event. Requests for backup and crowd control were made, indicating a growing tension as protesters began to gather, voicing their anger and grief.
In the hours following Good’s death, protests materialized at the scene, drawing attention to the implications of law enforcement’s use of force, particularly in the context of recent history in the area, where George Floyd was killed in 2020. Witnesses and activists challenged the narrative presented by DHS, which depicted Good’s actions as aggressive, a characterization that many found questionable.
As the community mourns the loss of Renee Good, individuals gathered for vigils, calling for justice and accountability. Signs displayed messages such as “Say it once. Say it twice. We will not put up with ICE,” underscoring a call for change in how immigration enforcement operates within communities. The outpouring of support and calls for justice reflect a broader concern regarding the relationship between law enforcement and marginalized communities, sparking renewed conversations about reform and accountability within law enforcement practices.