A week has passed since the fatal shooting of Renee Good at the hands of ICE agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis, but the incident’s gravity and potentially far-reaching implications have elevated it to a global point of discussion.
As a direct result, it’s hardly surprising that the back-and-forth between folks on both sides of the U.S’s political divide continues to rage. Speculation and rumor relating to the shooting can be found wherever one chooses to look online, while the general public continue to debate the moral and legal facets of the event itself.
Good, a 37-year-old mother and U.S. citizen, was shot three times at point blank range as she attempted to flee ICE officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The claim put forward by the Department of Homeland Security (as well as President Donald Trump and other high-ranking members of his administration) is that Good had “weaponized” her vehicle in an attempt to harm the ICE officers in question.
She has subsequently repeatedly been termed a “domestic terrorist”, though numerous video clips have emerged appearing to reinforce the idea that she was indeed looking to escape the situation as opposed to run over ICE agents.
The particular agent at the center of the storm is Jonathan Ross, who reports claim was involved in another incident on June 17, 2025 in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Court documents revealed that on that occasion, he was allegedly dragged for over 100 yards after he and an ICE team conducted a traffic stop on Roberto Carlos Munoz, a suspect with multiple charges to his name. Things escalated dramatically when Munoz refused to step out of his vehicle, leading to Ross breaking the back driver’s side window in an attempt to unlock the door from inside.
Munoz responded by putting his foot on the gas to escape, with Ross’s arm lodged between the seat and the car frame. Ross was reported to have sustained “significant injuries to his arm and hand,” requiring 33 stitches, according to DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin.
In his deadly altercation with Renee Good, Ross opened fire as Good appeared to be turning away from ICE agents. Claims of Ross acting in self-defense were quickly and firmly put forth by the Trump administration, though there are many who contest that point of view.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was one who expressed strong skepticism after viewing the video footage.
“They’re already trying to spin this as an action of self-defence,” Frey said. “Having seen the video myself, I want to tell everybody directly – that is bulls**t.”
With the FBI undertaking an investigation, the question will now be posed as to whether or not Ross may face criminal charges. Legal expert Andrew McCarthy offered his opinion in National Review, sharing what might happen next.
Boiling things down to their simplest form, McCarthy argued that if Good is judged to have been trying to flee – rather than deliberately trying to run over Ross – she should be viewed as a victim of excessive force. If, on the other hand, Good’s driving is deemed reckless or dangerous, it may be interpreted as a justification for Ross’s actions.
McCarthy also explained that the use of deadly force can be deemed appropriate when a law enforcement officer believes they are faced with a significant threat, especially when a vehicle is involved.
Highlighting the legal complexities of the case, he concluded by predicting that Ross would not face charges.
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