Federal Officials Declared Shooting Justified BEFORE Investigation

(Oldglorychronicle.com) – The FBI has seized complete control of a fatal ICE shooting investigation in Minneapolis, shutting out Minnesota state investigators and creating a dangerous precedent where federal agencies investigate themselves without independent oversight.

Story Snapshot

FBI cuts off Minnesota’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension from evidence access in fatal ICE shooting case
37-year-old Renee Nicole Good shot three times by ICE agent Jonathan Ross during Minneapolis raid
Federal officials pre-judged shooting as justified before investigation completed
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz warns federal self-investigation undermines accountability and transparency

Federal Agencies Shield Themselves from Accountability

The U.S. Attorney’s Office reversed course on what began as a joint investigation, ordering the FBI to exclude Minnesota’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension from accessing scene evidence, case materials, and witness interviews. BCA Superintendent Drew Evans announced his agency’s reluctant withdrawal, stating they cannot meet Minnesota’s investigative standards without complete evidence access. This federal power grab eliminates independent oversight precisely when it’s most needed.

Pre-Judgment by Federal Leadership Taints Investigation

Vice President J.D. Vance publicly defended ICE agent Jonathan Ross before any thorough investigation, claiming Good “aimed her car at a law enforcement officer and pressed on the accelerator.” DHS Secretary Kristi Noem characterized the shooting as “domestic terrorism” and insisted the agent acted according to training. These premature declarations by the very officials overseeing the investigation destroy any pretense of impartiality or due process.

Bystander Video Contradicts Federal Narrative

Civilian video footage shows Good’s SUV attempting to drive away from masked ICE agents when Ross fired three fatal shots into the driver’s window. The evidence appears to contradict federal claims of imminent threat, yet the FBI now controls this critical footage and all other evidence. Court records reveal Ross was previously injured when dragged by a vehicle during another ICE operation six months earlier, raising questions about his judgment and training that only an independent investigation could properly examine.

Minnesota Officials Expose Federal Overreach

Governor Tim Walz warned that “people in positions of power have already passed judgment,” making a fair federal investigation impossible. He demanded federal authorities “leave Minnesota alone” and allow state-led oversight, citing Minnesota’s successful handling of the George Floyd case as proof of competent, nonpartisan investigation capabilities. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey told ICE agents to “get the f*** out” of the city, accusing them of “literally killing people” during their raids.

This federal stonewalling represents a troubling erosion of constitutional federalism and local accountability. When federal agencies investigate themselves behind closed doors while top officials declare the outcome predetermined, justice becomes impossible and public trust evaporates completely.