A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning, prompting protests and calls for the agency's withdrawal from the city. The shooting occurred around 10:25 a.m. local time when ICE agents approached a maroon SUV blocking a residential street, according to reports and video footage circulating on social media.
Federal officials stated that the woman, identified as Renee Nicole Good, attempted to run over the agents with her vehicle. Video footage appears to show the SUV attempting to drive off as agents approached, at which point one agent pointed a gun and fired at least two shots. The FBI is now investigating the incident.
The shooting took place amidst a deployment of hundreds of ICE agents to Minneapolis as part of a White House crackdown on illegal immigration. The presence of these agents has been met with resistance from local officials, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who expressed outrage following the shooting. Using an expletive, Frey urged the agents to leave the city.
Videos posted on social media captured the scene from multiple angles, showing the maroon SUV obstructing the street prior to the arrival of ICE agents. The circumstances leading to the initial blockage remain unclear.
The incident has sparked considerable debate regarding the use of force by law enforcement and the role of ICE in local communities. Critics argue that the shooting was reckless and unjustified, while supporters maintain that the agents acted in self-defense. The investigation by the FBI is expected to shed further light on the events leading up to the shooting and determine whether the agent's actions were within legal and policy guidelines.
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