New details released by federal officials shed further light on the deadly Minneapolis confrontation that left Renee Nicole Good dead, revealing that the immigration officer who fired the fatal shots was hospitalized with internal bleeding.
According to the Department of Homeland Security, veteran U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Jonathan Ross suffered internal bleeding to the torso after being clipped by Good’s vehicle during the incident. A DHS official said Ross was treated at a hospital and released later the same day.
Officials did not specify how severe the internal bleeding was, but video from the aftermath shows Ross able to walk away from the scene.
Administration Says Shooting Was Self-Defense
The Trump administration has repeatedly defended Ross’s actions, maintaining that he had no choice but to open fire after Good allegedly used her SUV as a weapon.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Ross followed his training during the January 7 encounter.
“He went to the hospital, a doctor did treat him, he has been released, but he’s gonna spend some time with his family,” Noem said on the day of the shooting.
Federal officials claim Good “weaponized” her vehicle, striking Ross as ICE officers ordered her to exit the vehicle during an ICE operation on a residential Minneapolis street.
Video and Witness Accounts Fuel Dispute
Good was in the vehicle with her wife, Rebecca Good, when the confrontation escalated. Video footage shows ICE officers ordering Renee Good to exit her Honda Pilot as it sat perpendicular across the roadway.
As Ross stood near the front of the vehicle, Rebecca Good could be heard shouting, “Drive, baby, drive, drive,” according to footage captured on Ross’s phone.
Moments later, Ross fired multiple shots. Good was struck in the head and later died from her injuries. Video appears to show physical contact between Ross and the vehicle immediately before the shots were fired.
Democratic leaders and activist groups have disputed the administration’s account, arguing that deadly force was unnecessary and igniting protests against ICE in Minneapolis and other cities.
No Civil Rights Charges — FBI Leads Probe
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said Tuesday night that federal prosecutors have found no basis for a criminal civil rights investigation.
“There is currently no basis for a criminal civil rights investigation,” Blanche told Fox News Digital.
The incident remains under investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which last week excluded Minnesota state investigators from the case, a move that further intensified political tensions surrounding the shooting.
Fundraisers Surge on Both Sides
In the days since the shooting, separate GoFundMe campaigns have drawn national attention. A fundraiser launched in support of Ross has raised more than $700,000, while a separate campaign benefiting Rebecca Good and the couple’s son has surpassed $1 million.
It remains unclear whether Ross will be permitted to accept the funds. Federal ethics rules prohibit government employees from receiving supplemental compensation tied to their official duties, according to the U.S. Office of Government Ethics.
Investigation Continues
As investigators continue reviewing footage, medical reports, and witness statements, the case remains deeply divisive, with sharply opposing narratives about whether the shooting was a tragic necessity or an unjustified use of lethal force.
For now, the fatal January 7 encounter continues to reverberate far beyond Minneapolis, fueling national debate over immigration enforcement, protest, and the boundaries of self-defense under federal law.
