A confrontation between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and a woman in Minneapolis on Tuesday resulted in a shooting that has sparked conflicting accounts from federal and local authorities.
The incident occurred on Portland Avenue between 33rd and 34th Streets when ICE agents were conducting an enforcement operation. Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot by an ICE agent and transported to a local hospital in critical condition.
Federal Government's Account
The Department of Homeland Security stated that the woman "weaponized her vehicle" and attempted to run over ICE officers during the operation. Federal officials characterized the agent's response as necessary to protect personnel on scene.
Local Officials Dispute the Narrative
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz offered a starkly different account, calling the shooting "totally avoidable." According to the governor's office, witnesses reported that the woman was simply attempting to leave the area when she was shot.
Governor Walz announced he was preparing the Minnesota National Guard in response to the incident and expressed concern about the conduct of federal agents operating in his state.
Investigation Underway
The FBI and Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) have opened investigations into the shooting. Both agencies are collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses to determine the exact sequence of events.
Community Response
The shooting has heightened tensions in Minneapolis, where residents have expressed concern about immigration enforcement operations in their neighborhoods. Local officials have called for transparency in the investigation.
This incident comes amid broader debates about immigration enforcement policies and the relationship between federal agents and local communities.
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