I can confirm that ICE agent Jonathan Ross is the officer who shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. The identification raises urgent legal questions. It puts federal use of force, oversight, and public transparency under a bright light.
What we know right now
Officials have not released a full account of the shooting. The agency has offered limited details. The state medical examiner is expected to conduct an autopsy. The city has not issued a full timeline.
Good was a mother of three. Family and friends describe her as a singer and poet, joyful and present. Her death is not only a policy story. It is a human loss.
- The officer has been confirmed as Jonathan Ross of ICE.
- The shooting happened during a federal action in Minneapolis.
- A full narrative of what led to the gunfire is still pending.
- State and federal reviews are underway, with records requests in process.
Key documents to watch: the medical examiner’s report, the Minnesota BCA case file, any DHS OIG review, the ICE use of force review, and any charging decision by state or federal prosecutors.
This report concerns ICE agent Jonathan Ross. It does not concern the British TV presenter with the same name.
A prior incident comes into view
Court records I reviewed show Ross was named in an earlier dragging incident. The filings describe a person being dragged during an arrest. That case raised concerns about tactics and supervision. The outcome of that matter, and any discipline, is not yet clear from the documents.
This history will now be central. Federal agencies claim to track risk patterns. They use internal alerts to spot officers with repeated force events. If those systems flagged Ross, we have not seen the record. If they did not, that is a failure worth answers.
Oversight runs through several offices. ICE’s Office of Professional Responsibility can open an internal probe. The DHS Inspector General can step in. Local prosecutors can review for criminal charges. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension typically investigates shootings in the state. With a federal agent, there is often a parallel federal review. The public deserves to see how these lanes connect, and when they report.
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Law and policy at stake
Federal agents are allowed to use deadly force only when an imminent threat exists. That standard mirrors state law in many ways. But the process to judge it can be slower and more secret. Body cameras could help. DHS has begun rolling out cameras in some ICE units. It is not yet clear if a camera was used here, or if any video exists.
Jurisdiction is complex. A federal agent can face state criminal review for a shooting in Minnesota. The agent can also raise a federal immunity defense. Courts weigh whether the use of force was necessary and proper while carrying out federal duties. That test, and the evidence behind it, will matter.
Civil accountability is different for federal officers. Families can sue the United States for certain harms under the Federal Tort Claims Act. They can also bring a narrow federal civil rights claim against an officer, called a Bivens claim. These cases are hard and limited. They require careful proof and often face early challenges in court.
Transparency rules also matter. The Minnesota Data Practices Act gives the public access to many state records. Federal records require a Freedom of Information Act request. Both systems have delays and exemptions. Deadly force cases should not hide behind those delays.
How to request records: file a FOIA with DHS for ICE use of force materials, and a data request with the Minnesota BCA and local police for reports, audio, and video. Reference the date, location, and names to speed the search.
Citizen rights and the path forward
Witnesses have the right to record law enforcement in public. That right applies to federal agents, as long as you do not interfere. If you saw this incident, your video and your account could matter. Keep originals, note time and place, and seek counsel if needed.
Families have rights too. Next of kin are entitled to timely notice. They can request key records. They can press investigators for updates. They can also retain counsel to preserve evidence and explore claims. Courts and oversight bodies move on evidence. That means facts, not rumors.
When recording agents, keep a safe distance, do not block movement, and announce what you are doing. Do not reach into pockets quickly. This keeps you safe and preserves your rights.
The accountability test
Now that Ross has been named, the burden shifts to government. ICE must release its policy, its timeline, and its evidence. DHS must make clear who is investigating, and when results will be public. State and federal prosecutors must explain their review process. Silence is not an option when a mother of three is dead.
Renee Nicole Good’s story matters. So does the paper trail behind the officer who fired. We will keep pressing for the documents, the interviews, and the answers. The law promises both safety and accountability. Minneapolis needs proof that the promise still holds.
