Public Outcry Erupts in Minneapolis After Fatal Shooting by ICE Agents

Sun Jan 11 2026 15:43:53 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Protests erupt in Minneapolis following the shooting of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agents, leading to numerous arrests and a heated public response regarding immigration enforcement.

The recent shooting of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agents has sparked widespread protests in Minneapolis, resulting in at least 29 arrests during demonstrations. Good's death has ignited debates over immigration enforcement tactics, leading local officials to call for inquiries into the incident amidst calls for transparency and accountability. The public's outrage is evident, with further protests planned across the country.

At least 29 people have been arrested in Minneapolis during protests over the death of a woman who was shot by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.

One police officer was also injured after a chunk of ice was thrown at them, city officials said, during demonstrations which saw 1,000 people take to the streets of the city on Friday night.

Protests against immigration enforcement have been held across the US after 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was shot in her car on Wednesday.

The Trump administration said the agent who fired the shots acted in self-defence. Local officials have insisted the woman posed no danger.

Minneapolis Police declared an unlawful assembly on Friday night as protesters gathered outside the Canopy Hotel in the city, where some ICE agents were believed to be staying.

The Minneapolis police department said in a statement that some individuals forced entry into the hotel through an alley entrance.

Videos posted online showed protesters flashing bright lights into the area, blowing whistles and banging on drums.

Police said there were well over 1,000 demonstrators in the area and some threw ice, snow and rocks at officers police vehicles and other vehicles, but no serious injuries were reported.

Good was shot and killed in her car on Wednesday. Videos of the incident show ICE agents approaching a car which is in the middle of the street, and telling the woman behind the wheel to get out of the SUV.

As the vehicle attempts to drive off, one of the agents at the front of the car points their gun at the driver and several shots are heard. The car then continues to drive away from the officer and crashes into the side of the street.

Good's wife told local media the pair had gone to the scene of immigration enforcement activity to support neighbours.

The incident has drawn critical attention from both local officials and community groups, with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey applauding mostly peaceful protests but condemning those who caused property damage as unlawful.

Further demonstrations are expected as the public continues to demand accountability and reform regarding immigration enforcement practices in the United States.