A US citizen was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent after attempting to ram the vehicle with her car in a high-speed chase through south Minneapolis. The incident has sparked outrage among local officials, who are questioning the narrative presented by ICE.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claimed that the officer involved in the shooting had previously been attacked by an "anti-ICE rioter" in June, and sustained injuries as a result of the altercation. However, Noem's account was met with skepticism by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who accused her of fabricating the details.
According to eyewitnesses, multiple federal agents attempted to stop the woman's vehicle after it was spotted approaching them. As the officers tried to apprehend her, the woman allegedly attempted to drive away and a high-speed chase ensued. The ICE agent claimed that they had been forced to use lethal force in self-defense, but witnesses report hearing only three shots fired before the vehicle crashed.
The victim has been identified as 37-year-old Renee Good, who was shot and killed during the incident. Noem described Good's actions as an "act of domestic terrorism," although there is no evidence to support this claim.
The incident has raised concerns about the use of force by law enforcement agencies and the growing trend of anti-ICE protests in recent weeks. Federal officials have reported over 100 vehicle ramming incidents in just recent weeks, with three occurring in Minneapolis alone on Wednesday. However, local authorities are urging caution when assessing the situation, citing a lack of concrete evidence to support ICE's narrative.
President Trump stated that it "seems" the officer acted in self-defense, but his comments were met with criticism from Frey and other local officials. Noem later dismissed Frey's concerns, stating that he was misinformed and did not understand the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claimed that the officer involved in the shooting had previously been attacked by an "anti-ICE rioter" in June, and sustained injuries as a result of the altercation. However, Noem's account was met with skepticism by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who accused her of fabricating the details.
According to eyewitnesses, multiple federal agents attempted to stop the woman's vehicle after it was spotted approaching them. As the officers tried to apprehend her, the woman allegedly attempted to drive away and a high-speed chase ensued. The ICE agent claimed that they had been forced to use lethal force in self-defense, but witnesses report hearing only three shots fired before the vehicle crashed.
The victim has been identified as 37-year-old Renee Good, who was shot and killed during the incident. Noem described Good's actions as an "act of domestic terrorism," although there is no evidence to support this claim.
The incident has raised concerns about the use of force by law enforcement agencies and the growing trend of anti-ICE protests in recent weeks. Federal officials have reported over 100 vehicle ramming incidents in just recent weeks, with three occurring in Minneapolis alone on Wednesday. However, local authorities are urging caution when assessing the situation, citing a lack of concrete evidence to support ICE's narrative.
President Trump stated that it "seems" the officer acted in self-defense, but his comments were met with criticism from Frey and other local officials. Noem later dismissed Frey's concerns, stating that he was misinformed and did not understand the circumstances surrounding the incident.