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Minneapolis ICE shooting: officer followed training as car allegedly drove at him, former agent says
Summary
A former agent said the ICE officer followed training when a vehicle allegedly moved toward him, and video and official statements show the encounter ended with the death of Renee Nicole Good and sparked protests and criticism.
Content
A fatal encounter between an ICE officer and a woman in Minneapolis has drawn national attention and competing official accounts. A former Secret Service and ICE agent described how officers are trained to make split-second decisions when a vehicle presents a potential deadly threat. Department of Homeland Security officials characterized the driver as having attempted to weaponize her vehicle, while local leaders criticized the federal presence after the shooting. The incident has prompted public protests and widespread discussion about the use of force.
Known facts:
- Timothy Miller, a former Secret Service and ICE agent, said agents are trained to respond to a deadly force situation and that the officer had only seconds to decide when a vehicle accelerated toward him.
- Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem described the woman as a "domestic terrorist" and said she proceeded to weaponize her vehicle after blocking agents.
- Video released of the encounter shows an agent ordering the driver to exit and then firing into the vehicle; the driver was later identified as Renee Nicole Good and died.
- The shooting prompted protests in Minneapolis and other cities and drew public criticism from Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.
Summary:
The event has intensified tensions between federal agents and local officials and has led to public demonstrations. Investigations and official responses are ongoing. Undetermined at this time.
