FBI inquiry into Minneapolis ICE shooting raises fairness concerns, say local leaders

State and local officials say the FBI is leading the investigation into the death of Renee Nicole Good and that Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension no longer has access to key evidence; leaders say that limited access hampers an independent state-level inquiry.

State and local officials have expressed doubt that the FBI-led inquiry into the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good will be fair and impartial. Minnesota’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) says it initially worked with the FBI but was later told the U.S. attorney’s office would make the FBI the sole lead and that the BCA would not have access to case materials, scene evidence, or investigative interviews. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said the lack of access limits the BCA’s ability to meet its investigative standards. State leaders have asked the public to provide any evidence they may have to state and local investigators. Key facts: - The FBI is reported to be leading the investigation and the BCA said it no longer has access to case materials, scene evidence, or investigative interviews. - Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said restricted access hampers the BCA’s ability to perform its usual investigative work. - Media reports identified the ICE agent involved as Jonathan Ross and say ICE agents allowed him to leave the scene with the weapon used in the shooting. - Federal officials including the homeland security secretary publicly described the shooting as justified, comments that local leaders say have raised concerns about pre-judging the case. - State leaders asked members of the public to share any video or other evidence they may have with state and local investigators. Summary: Local officials say limits on access to evidence and public statements by federal officials have raised concerns about the fairness and independence of the inquiry. State authorities say they will continue efforts to investigate and have requested evidence from the public. Undetermined at this time.