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Minneapolis protests follow ICE officer's fatal shooting of Renee Good
Summary
Hundreds protested in Minneapolis after an ICE officer fatally shot Renee Good; federal agencies are reported to be leading investigations while the state's role is contested.
Content
Hundreds of people gathered in Minneapolis after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot Renee Good, prompting large street protests and public outcry. Federal officials described the shooting as an act of self-defense and said the vehicle involved posed a threat. Local leaders and protesters rejected that characterization and demanded scrutiny of the enforcement operation. Minnesota investigators say they were informed federal agencies would not work with them, leaving the state's participation disputed.
Reported facts:
- Renee Good, described in reports as a 37-year-old mother of three, was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
- Hundreds of people protested at the scene and outside a federal facility, blocking streets and expressing opposition to the enforcement action.
- The FBI and the U.S. Justice Department were reported as leading the inquiry, and Minnesota officials said they were told they would not participate.
- A separate federal-involved shooting in Portland wounded two people and prompted additional protests while the FBI and the Oregon Department of Justice investigate.
Summary:
The incidents have spurred protests in multiple cities and increased scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement as investigations proceed. Undetermined at this time.
