ICE Agent Who Shot Renee Nicole Good Identified as Jonathan Ross, a Deportation Officer with a History of Violence.
A new investigation has identified the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who fatally shot an observer in Minneapolis as Jonathan Ross, a 43-year-old deportation officer based out of St. Paul's field office. The shooting occurred on Wednesday, January 7th, during a confrontation between protesters and federal agents.
According to public records, Ross has been with the agency since at least 2016. He was injured in June while apprehending Roberto Carlos Munoz-Guatemala, an undocumented man later convicted of dragging Ross with his car.
Eyewitnesses claim that Ross shot Good three times before walking away from the scene. The shooting was initially justified by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as an act of self-defense, citing that Good was engaging in "an act of domestic terrorism." However, video footage contradicts this narrative, showing Ross telling Good to get out of his car and then shooting into her vehicle.
The incident occurred after a massive surge in federal agents to the Twin Cities following the release of a viral video targeting Somali Americans. Rep. Ilhan Omar has called for a comprehensive investigation into the shooting, labeling it as "state violence" that must be held accountable.
As authorities struggle to access evidence and cooperate on the investigation, local leaders have expressed frustration with the DHS's handling of the case. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey stated that the Trump administration's claims of ICE being there for safety are a lie, and they are instead creating chaos and danger.
The Intercept has obtained footage of the shooting, which shows an officer telling Good to get out of his car before Ross shoots into her vehicle three times. The video contradicts the government's narrative, and multiple outlets have reported that local law enforcement is unable to access evidence due to the FBI's refusal to cooperate on the investigation.
As accountability becomes increasingly difficult to achieve, questions remain about the role of ICE in Minneapolis and the agency's handling of such incidents in the future.
A new investigation has identified the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who fatally shot an observer in Minneapolis as Jonathan Ross, a 43-year-old deportation officer based out of St. Paul's field office. The shooting occurred on Wednesday, January 7th, during a confrontation between protesters and federal agents.
According to public records, Ross has been with the agency since at least 2016. He was injured in June while apprehending Roberto Carlos Munoz-Guatemala, an undocumented man later convicted of dragging Ross with his car.
Eyewitnesses claim that Ross shot Good three times before walking away from the scene. The shooting was initially justified by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as an act of self-defense, citing that Good was engaging in "an act of domestic terrorism." However, video footage contradicts this narrative, showing Ross telling Good to get out of his car and then shooting into her vehicle.
The incident occurred after a massive surge in federal agents to the Twin Cities following the release of a viral video targeting Somali Americans. Rep. Ilhan Omar has called for a comprehensive investigation into the shooting, labeling it as "state violence" that must be held accountable.
As authorities struggle to access evidence and cooperate on the investigation, local leaders have expressed frustration with the DHS's handling of the case. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey stated that the Trump administration's claims of ICE being there for safety are a lie, and they are instead creating chaos and danger.
The Intercept has obtained footage of the shooting, which shows an officer telling Good to get out of his car before Ross shoots into her vehicle three times. The video contradicts the government's narrative, and multiple outlets have reported that local law enforcement is unable to access evidence due to the FBI's refusal to cooperate on the investigation.
As accountability becomes increasingly difficult to achieve, questions remain about the role of ICE in Minneapolis and the agency's handling of such incidents in the future.
I'm so frustrated with the way this case has been handled, from the initial narrative being presented as an act of self-defense to now being contradicted by video footage. It's unacceptable that Rep Ilhan Omar is having to push for a comprehensive investigation and that local leaders are expressing frustration over the lack of cooperation from the DHS. This whole incident reeks of state-sanctioned violence, and we need real accountability here! 
This whole thing is super disturbing, you know? I mean, a 43-year-old man with a history of violence gets away with shooting someone three times because he says she was "domestic terrorism" 
. It's like, what even is that? And now they're saying it's an act of self-defense 
. Meanwhile, the mayor is calling out the Trump admin for lying about ICE being there for safety when really they're just causing chaos and danger 
. I don't get how they can just say it was an accident or self-defense when the footage clearly shows otherwise 
. And what's even more messed up is that local law enforcement can't access evidence because the FBI won't cooperate on the investigation 
.
... I mean, it just doesn't add up that ICE is there for safety, you know? They're basically creating a toxic environment in the city with their presence. And now this... an officer who's got a history of violence is involved and gets away with it? It's like, what even is going on here? 
. Can't we just have some truth and transparency for once? This whole thing reeks of cover-up and corruption. I'm all for Rep. Omar calling for a full investigation, because only then can we get to the bottom of this mess 
... ICE is supposed to be about helping ppl get a better life but instead they're just enforcing more violence & fear 
... Rep Omar is totally right btw, state violence is real and it needs to stop 
i cant even believe what happened to Renee Nicole Good 
jonathan ross sounds like a total thug with that history of violence 
and the fact that DHS is trying to justify it as self-defense is just ridiculous 
its like they're covering something up or not taking this seriously enough 
. And what's even more messed up is that the DHS is still trying to cover this up and not cooperating with local law enforcement. I'm all for keeping our communities safe, but not at the expense of civil rights and human life 
. It's time for real accountability and transparency here 
this is so not right 
. what really bothers me is how the government is trying to spin this as some kinda patriotic act 
. and another thing, why did they wait so long to release the footage? that's not how you handle a situation like this 
. just be straight up & honest, y'all 
.
It's just so messed up.
). And then BAM! He shoots Renee Good three times before just walking away 
. But the DHS claims it was self-defense? 
. Local law enforcement can't even access evidence because the FBI is being super tight-lipped 
. The fact that this guy was injured by someone else trying to drag him in their car makes it even more understandable that he would shoot back 
.
The fact that the DHS and Trump admin are trying to spin this as self-defense is just not adding up... I mean, come on, Ross gets injured in 2016 and now he's out there shooting people? That's some messed up karma right there. 
... 43-year-old Jonathan Ross is a deportation officer with a history of violence? That's not exactly what you'd call a heroic profile 
... and I'm with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey - the Trump admin's claims about ICE being there for safety are just not adding up 
. I'm also not buying that he just happened to be in the area and got caught up in a confrontation... sounds too convenient 