Dramatic cellphone footage captured by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has surfaced, showing the chaotic final moments before the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident, on December 30, 2025. The 47-second clip, obtained by local media outlets and shared widely online, depicts Good behind the wheel of her maroon Honda Pilot, with her wife, Becca, in the passenger seat urging her to flee just seconds before shots are fired. “Drive, baby, drive!” Becca shouts as the vehicle appears to move forward, prompting the agent to discharge his weapon. Good, who was unarmed, was pronounced dead at the scene, sparking outrage, protests, and calls for a federal investigation into the incident.

The shooting occurred around 2 p.m. in the parking lot of a Target store in northeast Minneapolis, where ICE agents were attempting to execute an arrest warrant on Becca, 35, for unspecified federal charges related to immigration violations. According to police reports, agents had tracked the couple to the location and positioned their vehicles to block the Honda’s exit. Body camera footage released by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on January 9, 2026, shows Agent Jonathan Ross, 42, approaching the driver’s side with his gun drawn, ordering Good to exit the vehicle. Good, visibly startled, responds with, “I’m not mad at you,” before the car lurches forward. Ross then fires multiple rounds through the driver’s window, striking Good in the torso. Becca, unharmed, was taken into custody immediately after.

Witnesses at the scene described a tense standoff lasting less than a minute. A bystander filming from a nearby balcony captured additional angles, showing agents surrounding the SUV with guns drawn. “It happened so fast,” one shopper told local affiliate KARE 11. “We heard yelling, then pops—like fireworks—and everyone scattered.” The video from the balcony, which has amassed over 5 million views on social media, corroborates the cellphone footage, depicting the Honda inching forward before the gunfire. No agents were injured, and officials maintain that Ross acted in self-defense, fearing the vehicle would strike him or his colleagues.

Renee Nicole Good, a lifelong Minnesotan, worked as a graphic designer for a local marketing firm and was known in her community for her volunteer work with animal shelters. Friends and family remember her as “vibrant and kind,” often fostering rescue dogs—including the small terrier mix present in the vehicle during the incident. The dog’s presence was highlighted in the footage, with Good’s final words possibly directed at calming the animal amid the chaos. Good and Becca had been married for three years, having met through mutual friends in the Twin Cities’ LGBTQ+ community. Becca, originally from Texas, had been living in Minnesota on a work visa but faced deportation proceedings due to a prior misdemeanor conviction, according to court documents.

The release of the cellphone video by conservative outlet Alpha News on January 9 has intensified scrutiny on ICE’s tactics. The clip, filmed from Ross’s perspective, shows him holding his phone in his left hand while drawing his service weapon with his right. “Get out of the car!” he commands repeatedly as Becca attempts to open the passenger door. The audio captures her frantic plea to Good, “Drive, baby, drive!” followed by the vehicle’s acceleration and subsequent shots. DHS officials defended the agent’s actions in a statement: “Our personnel face life-threatening situations daily. This incident is under review, but initial findings support the use of force.” Ross, a 15-year veteran of ICE, has been placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation by the Office of Professional Responsibility.

Public reaction has been swift and polarized. Protests erupted outside the Minneapolis ICE office on January 10, with demonstrators chanting “Justice for Renee” and holding signs reading “Drive Baby Drive—Not a Crime.” Activists from groups like Black Lives Matter and the ACLU have called for federal oversight, arguing the shooting exemplifies excessive force in immigration enforcement. “This wasn’t a high-speed chase; it was a parking lot standoff,” said ACLU Minnesota director Michelle Gross in a press conference. “The video shows panic, not aggression.” On the other side, supporters of law enforcement, including the National ICE Council, praised Ross’s quick thinking. “Agents don’t have the luxury of hesitation when vehicles are weaponized,” union president Chris Crane told Fox News.

Good’s family has remained mostly silent, but a statement released through their attorney on January 11 expressed grief and a demand for accountability. “Renee was a loving wife, dedicated professional, and animal advocate. Her life was cut short in a moment of needless violence. We trust the investigation will bring transparency.” Becca, released on bond after her arrest on the warrant, has not spoken publicly but is cooperating with authorities. Sources close to the couple indicate the warrant stemmed from a paperwork error in her visa renewal, not criminal activity.

The incident has reignited debates over ICE’s role in local communities, especially in sanctuary cities like Minneapolis. Mayor Jacob Frey condemned the shooting in a January 10 address: “This tragedy underscores the need for reform in federal enforcement practices. Our city stands with the Good family.” State officials, including Governor Tim Walz, have requested a DOJ review, citing parallels to the 2020 George Floyd case, which also occurred in Minneapolis and involved questions of police conduct.

Forensic analysis of the videos is ongoing. Experts reviewing the footage for outlets like the Star Tribune note the encounter lasted just 40 seconds, with the car’s movement debated—was it an escape attempt or a panicked reaction? Ballistics confirm four shots fired, three hitting Good. No weapons were found in the vehicle, only personal items like stuffed animals belonging to Good’s son from a previous relationship.

Social media has amplified the story, with #DriveBabyDrive trending nationally. Viral clips from the agent’s phone and bystander video have sparked memes, analyses, and conspiracy theories. Some users claim the shooting was premeditated, while others defend the agent as acting in self-defense. Reddit threads in r/Minneapolis and r/news dissect the footage frame-by-frame, with over 50,000 upvotes on discussions questioning ICE protocols.

Legal experts predict a lengthy process. If charged, Ross could face manslaughter or murder counts under federal law, though qualified immunity often shields agents. The DHS’s internal review, expected to conclude by March, will determine if policies were violated. In the meantime, Good’s community has organized fundraisers for her family, raising over $100,000 via GoFundMe for funeral costs and support for Becca and the dog.

This shooting adds to a series of controversial ICE encounters in recent years, including a 2024 incident in Texas where an agent fired at a fleeing vehicle. Advocacy groups like the Southern Poverty Law Center have called for bodycam mandates and de-escalation training. “Videos like this expose the human cost of aggressive tactics,” said SPLC deputy legal director Lisa Graybill.

As Minneapolis heals from another high-profile death, the footage serves as a stark reminder of split-second decisions’ consequences. For Renee Nicole Good, a routine errand ended in tragedy, her wife’s desperate cry echoing in the digital age. Whether justice prevails remains to be seen, but the videos ensure her story won’t fade quietly.