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Minnesota says FBI blocked state access to ICE shooting probe
Summary
Minnesota officials say the FBI denied state investigators access to the federal probe into the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, and the state's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has withdrawn from the investigation while the FBI leads the inquiry.
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Minnesota officials say the FBI denied state access to the federal investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. The state's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) said it had agreed to a joint probe but was later denied materials and evidence and has withdrawn. Governor Tim Walz expressed concern about the exclusion of state authorities, while the vice-president described the case as a federal matter. The FBI has said it will lead the investigation.
Known details:
- Renee Nicole Good, 37, was fatally shot by an ICE agent; officials have offered differing accounts of the confrontation.
- The BCA says the FBI initially agreed to a joint investigation but then reversed course and denied the state access to case materials, prompting the BCA's withdrawal.
- The FBI announced it will investigate the incident and is leading the federal inquiry.
- Governor Tim Walz said the state had been removed from the investigation; Vice-President JD Vance said local involvement would be inconsistent with precedent.
- Community members held vigils and protests in Minneapolis following the shooting.
Summary:
State investigators withdrew after the FBI denied access to evidence, leaving the FBI as the lead agency. Officials and political leaders have given differing accounts of the incident, and experts told reporters the exclusion of state authorities could undermine public trust. Undetermined at this time.
