Minnesota Officials Say FBI Blocked Access to Investigation
Minnesota officials have claimed that the FBI has restricted their access to an investigation into the fatal shooting of a woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. The incident occurred on Wednesday when 37-year-old Renee Good was shot in her car. In response, people in Minneapolis have taken to the streets to protest the killing, demanding transparency and justice.
Accusations of Federal Interference
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has accused the Trump administration of blocking state officials from participating in the case. However, U.S. Vice President JD Vance countered that the investigation is a federal issue, stating it would be against precedent for a local official to be involved in prosecuting the case.
Differing Accounts of the Incident
Officials have presented conflicting narratives about the shooting. The Trump administration maintains that the ICE agent acted in self-defense, while local officials argue that the woman posed no threat. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem asserted that the agent shot Good multiple times because she was attempting to run her car into the officer.
FBI’s Role in the Investigation
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has agreed to investigate the incident. Minnesota’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) initially collaborated with the FBI but later withdrew from the probe. BCA superintendent Drew Evans stated in a statement that the agency had “reluctantly withdrawn” due to the denial of access to materials and evidence.
Video Evidence and Scene Details
Videos of the incident show ICE agents approaching a car parked in the middle of the street and instructing the woman behind the wheel to exit the SUV. One agent pulled at the driver’s side door handle. As the vehicle attempted to drive away, an agent pointed their gun at the driver and fired several shots. The car continued to drive and crashed into the side of the street. Blood from the shooting was still visible in the snow at the scene on Thursday.
Protesters Gather at Federal Building
Throughout the day, hundreds of demonstrators gathered at a federal building in Minneapolis early Thursday morning, where they were met by armed officers. The protests remained largely peaceful, with some participants shouting insults at ICE and offering coffee to neighbors on the cold winter day. A minister, Susie Hawyard, visited the scene shortly after hearing about the shooting to confirm “with my own eyes” what had occurred.
