Minnesota Pushes Back Against Federal Probe into Renee Good's Fatal ICE Shooting
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MINNEAPOLIS - The state of Minnesota is demanding a role in investigating the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer. Governor Tim Walz is pushing back against the Trump administration's decision to keep the investigation solely in federal hands. The shooting, which occurred on a snowy Minneapolis street, has sparked widespread outrage and protests, with demonstrators calling for justice and an end to the administration's immigration crackdown. The incident has also reignited tensions in the city, where police killed George Floyd in 2020. According to eyewitnesses and video footage, Good was driving away when an ICE officer approached her vehicle and was shot at close range. While the Trump administration has characterized the shooting as an act of self-defense, state and local officials have disputed this claim, citing the video evidence. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has expressed concerns that the federal investigation may not meet the standards required by state law. Without access to evidence, witnesses, and information, the BCA says it cannot effectively investigate the incident. Governor Walz has publicly demanded that the state be allowed to participate in the investigation, emphasizing that it would be difficult for Minnesotans to accept a probe that excludes the state. He has also called on protesters to remain calm and peaceful. The incident has sparked a national response, with protests taking place in cities across the United States, including New York City, Seattle, and Los Angeles. The Minnesota agency that investigates officer-involved shootings has confirmed that the FBI and U.S. Justice Department will not work with the department, effectively ending any state involvement in the investigation. As the situation continues to unfold, Governor Walz remains adamant that the state must play a role in uncovering the truth behind Renee Good's tragic death.
