Newly emerged mobile phone footage, filmed by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who fired the shots, has revealed the critical moments leading up to the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. The video, reshared by US Vice President JD Vance on the social media platform X, has intensified the debate around the incident.
The Confrontation Captured on Camera
The video shows Good and her wife in a heated argument with an ICE officer. The scene unfolds as one officer films while another strides towards Good, who is seated behind the wheel of her car. The agent is heard demanding, "Get out of the f***ing car". In response, Good first reverses her vehicle before accelerating forward and turning the steering wheel to the right. By this point, the second officer is positioned in front of her car on the far left-hand side.
At this moment, the agent holding the phone exclaims in shock and discharges his weapon multiple times. As Good's car careers down the road before crashing into parked vehicles, the agent appears to mutter, "f***ing bitch". Sky News has chosen not to broadcast the audio containing the swear words.
Clashing Narratives from Authorities
The official response to the shooting, which occurred on Friday 9 January 2026, has been sharply divided. A spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security, Tricia McLaughlin, stated that the deceased was shot when she sought to "weaponise" her vehicle and allegedly attempted to run over an officer. The Trump administration has characterised the shooting as an act of self-defence.
However, these claims have been forcefully rejected by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. In a subsequent news conference, Mayor Frey dismissed the federal account as "bullshit", highlighting the deep rift between local and federal authorities over the incident's interpretation.
Implications and Ongoing Scrutiny
The release of this first-person footage, directly from the agent involved, adds a crucial and controversial layer to the public understanding of the event. It places viewers in the midst of the rapidly escalating confrontation and is likely to fuel further legal and public relations battles. The decision by Vice President JD Vance to amplify the video on a major social media platform ensures the case remains at the forefront of national discourse concerning law enforcement practices and accountability.
The incident continues to be scrutinised, with the video evidence now central to questions about the proportionality of the response and the circumstances that led to the death of Renee Nicole Good.
