The city of Minneapolis is on edge following the heartbreaking events of January 7th. Renee Good’s life was abruptly ended during a confrontation with ICE agent Jonathan Ross. While much attention has been given to Good’s untimely death, it has now come to light that Ross himself was left with serious injuries, notably internal bleeding.
The Incident in Detail
Reports from various U.S. officials indicate that Ross received significant injuries to his torso, although full details of the bleeding are not public knowledge. Confirmation came from the Department of Homeland Security about his injuries, as covered by CBS News.
The unfortunate sequence of events began on a quiet residential street when Renee, driving her Honda Pilot, seemingly attempted to escape as ICE officers demanded her exit the vehicle. In response, Ross fired his weapon, resulting in a fatal shot to Good’s head. Camera footage suggests there was indeed a collision between the vehicle and Ross.
The administration under then-President Trump has asserted that Ross’s actions were in self-defense. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche communicated to Fox News Digital that for now, no criminal civil rights inquiry is warranted. The FBI will lead the investigation, sidelining Minnesota state agencies.
Community Reaction and Further Events
Both sides of the tragedy have witnessed an outpouring of support through GoFundMe campaigns. Funds for Ross have reached over $700,000, and Good’s family has seen donations topping $1 million. However, Ross’s ability to accept these funds is questionable due to federal employees’ restrictions on receiving additional income as stated by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics.
The streets of Minneapolis remain turbulent, with ongoing protests against the incident. Federal agents have met with resistance as they step up enforcement measures, including forcibly removing individuals from their vehicles and handling confrontations from bystanders.
Adding to the tension, another incident occurred on Wednesday when federal officers engaged in a shooting. A federal officer discharged a weapon at an individual’s leg following an attack during an attempted arrest, as reported by the Department of Homeland Security.
In a statement, DHS explained, “The law enforcement officer caught up to the subject on foot and attempted to apprehend him when the subject began to resist and violently assault the officer.”
Minnesota Assistant Attorney General Brian Carter highlighted the need for a cooling-off period during a state hearing challenging the federal immigration policy. “What we need most of all right now is a pause. The temperature needs to be lowered,” he remarked.
U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez has directed attention to remain on Renee Good’s death, with a deadline set for the Justice Department to respond to Minnesota’s motion for a restraining order. She expressed, “It is simply recognition that these are grave and important matters.”
Mayor Jacob Frey vocalized his critique of the federal enforcement actions, labeling them as discriminatory. He stated, “They have pulled U.S. citizens off the streets and you don’t need to take my word for it at this point. This has been very well documented.”
As investigations proceed, the city of Minneapolis remains tense, with the consequences of the ICE operation and rising protests taking center stage in public discourse.
