top of page
Shasta Unfiltered FF-01_edited.png

SHASTA

Serving the North State with Honest News and Entertainment

UNFILTERED

  • Facebook
  • X
  • Instagram
  • Youtube

Minnesota ICE Involved Shooting - Update

Update - New Video Released

Video from the Agent's perspective show they were being verbally assaulted and that the driver knowingly struck the officer.

Identity Revealed – Victim Was Mother of Three, Wife Present at Scene

New details have emerged about the victim in the controversial January 7 shooting involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis, amid escalating protests against the Trump administration's renewed immigration enforcement operations. The victim, identified as Renee Nicole Good, 38, was a local resident and mother of three young children, whose death has ignited nationwide debates over federal law enforcement and the rights of protestors.

Renee Good - image foxnews.com
Renee Good - image foxnews.com

Good, a former community organizer with ties to local advocacy groups, was fatally shot by ICE agents during what officials described as a routine operation targeting illegal immigrants in a residential neighborhood. According to preliminary reports from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), agents approached Good's SUV after she allegedly used her own vehicle to block the agents from leaving the scene. When agents approached her vehicle, ordering her to exit, its alleged that she attempted to flee jeopardizing the life and safety of agents prompting them to open fire in self-defense. Eyewitness accounts, paint a conflicting picture, with some describing a chaotic scene where Good was simply trying to drive away amid the confusion. Multiple videos of the incident, from multiple perspectives do show her driving away and hitting an agent in the process.


Adding a deeply personal layer to the tragedy, Good's wife, Sarah Ellis, 36, was on the scene at the time, filming the incident on her phone. Ellis, who identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community and has been vocal about immigration reform, captured footage showing agents surrounding the vehicle before shots were fired. In a statement released through family representatives,


The incident occurred against the backdrop of heightened tensions following President Trump's January 2025 executive order reinstating aggressive ICE raids in sanctuary cities like Minneapolis. Good's background includes volunteer work with organizations such as the National Lawyers Guild (NLG) and local "ICE Watch" initiatives, which monitor federal immigration activities to alert communities and document potential abuses. Some within the Trump Administration have indicated that these activities are specifically intended to interfere with law enforcement effort and may be illegal.


The Emergence of the "Legal Observer" Narrative

In the hours following the shooting, a specific phrase – "legal observer" – began to dominate media coverage and official statements, framing Good as a neutral monitor rather than an active participant in protests. This term, often associated with trained volunteers who document law enforcement actions without interfering, first appeared in statements from Minnesota Democratic officials. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) referred to Good as a "legal observer" in a press release issued shortly after the incident, a descriptor quickly echoed by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other progressive figures.


The rapid adoption of this phrasing across mainstream media (MSM) outlets and left-leaning sources has raised questions about coordination. By mid-afternoon on January 7, articles from Al Jazeera, USA Today, and the BBC incorporated the term, often citing the same official sources. Social media amplified it further, with activist accounts and influencers using identical language in posts that garnered millions of views. Critics argue this wasn't coincidental but part of a strategic effort to shape public perception, potentially complicating the administration's ability to respond to escalating unrest.


One key reason cited for pushing this term is its legal and rhetorical weight. Under First Amendment protections, legal observers are afforded certain safeguards when monitoring protests or police activities, as long as they remain non-interfering. By labeling Good as such, advocates may aim to portray the shooting as an attack on free speech and assembly, rather than a response to alleged obstruction. This framing could hinder the invocation of the Insurrection Act – a federal law allowing the president to deploy troops in cases of domestic rebellion or when local authorities cannot enforce federal laws. If protests are depicted as peaceful observation rather than coordinated resistance, it becomes harder to justify military intervention amid growing demonstrations in cities like Minneapolis, New York, and Los Angeles.


Conflicting Witness Accounts in Viral Videos

While the "legal observer" label has gained traction, several eyewitness videos circulating on social media tell a more nuanced story.


If, as this witness states, Good was "doing a good job blocking ICE" then she was not a "Legal Observer". Impeding a federal agent from doing their job is a serious crime, as is using her vehicle as a weapon.


A Tragic Loss Amid Polarization

Ultimately, this is a profoundly sad story: a mother of three who lost her life in a moment of high-stakes confrontation, leaving behind a grieving wife and young children. Good's apparent radicalization by left-wing ideologies, through her involvement in activist groups opposing immigration enforcement, underscores the deep divisions in American society. As investigations continue, with body-cam footage expected to be released soon, the nation watches closely, hoping for clarity and justice in this heartbreaking case.


Sources:

bottom of page