Minnesota authorities have alleged that the FBI has obstructed their ability to investigate the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, who was killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. The incident has incited protests in Minneapolis, where demonstrators have gathered to express their discontent over the 37-year-old's death on Wednesday.
Governor Tim Walz has criticized the Trump administration, claiming it has barred state officials from participating in the probe, although Vice President JD Vance maintains that the case falls under federal jurisdiction. Conflicting narratives have emerged, with the Trump administration asserting that the ICE agent acted in self-defense, while local officials argue that Good posed no threat.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has suggested that the agent shot Good multiple times in response to her allegedly attempting to run him over. The FBI initially agreed to collaborate with Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) on the investigation but later revoked that access, according to BCA Superintendent Drew Evans, resulting in the state's withdrawal from the case.
At a Thursday press conference, Governor Walz expressed concerns over the potential lack of impartiality from federal investigators. "It feels now that Minnesota has been taken out of the investigation," Walz remarked, questioning whether a fair conclusion could be reached without state involvement.
Vice President Vance emphasized that the situation remains a federal issue and that local participation in the prosecution is unprecedented. Video footage shows ICE agents approaching Good's car in the street, attempting to open the door, and firing shots as the vehicle begins moving forward before crashing.
At the crash site, bloodstains were visible on the snow, and a vigil with candles and roses was set up in Good's memory, drawing hundreds of mourners. Susie Hawyard, a local minister, stated she visited the scene quickly to witness the aftermath personally.
"I was horrified," she shared, recounting the presence of Good's blood and her damaged car. Additional demonstrations took place at a federal building, where participants expressed their anger over the shooting while keeping the protests predominantly peaceful. Gavin, a demonstrator outside the building, demanded accountability, emphasizing there must be consequences for the actions taken.
Friends and family remember Good as a poet and guitarist who recently relocated to Minneapolis. Her mother, Donna Ganger, described Good as compassionate and likely "terrified" during the confrontation that led to her death. "She's taken care of people all her life," Ganger reflected.