New Video Shows Renee Good’s Final Exchange Before ICE Agent Fatally Shot Her in Minneapolis

A brief cellphone video recorded on a snow-covered residential street in Minneapolis has become central to a growing national debate, capturing the tense final moments before Renee Good, 37, was fatally shot during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation.

The footage, approximately 47 seconds long, was filmed from the perspective of a federal agent and documents a rapidly escalating encounter that unfolded in less than a minute but ended with irreversible consequences. The video has since been reviewed by investigators, journalists, and community leaders as officials work to determine exactly what happened in the seconds before gunfire erupted.

What the Video Shows

The recording opens on a quiet Minneapolis neighborhood lined with older homes, bare winter trees, and patches of snow. A maroon Honda Pilot is parked along the curb. Other vehicles are scattered along the street.

As the camera approaches the SUV, a dog is visible inside the vehicle. In the driver’s seat is Renee Good, wearing a dark hat and a light-colored jacket with a red cloth visible underneath. At first, she appears calm, gesturing with her hands and smiling toward the agent filming.

Good can be heard speaking to the agent, saying, “That’s fine, dude, I’m not mad at you.” As the agent moves toward the rear of the vehicle, she adds, “Big boy, show your face.”

The camera zooms in on the back of the SUV, capturing the taillights, the “Pilot” badge, a Minnesota license plate, and several bumper stickers. A second woman appears behind the vehicle, recording on her own phone, making sarcastic remarks directed at the agent.

As the exchange continues, the agent pans the camera up the street. Several bystanders in winter coats are visible, along with a dark gray sedan parked at an angle. From that direction, another agent can be heard shouting repeated commands to exit the vehicle.

Moments later, the camera returns to the SUV. The woman filming from outside moves closer to the driver’s door. The vehicle then begins to move. A loud crashing sound is followed by two gunshots.

The footage ends abruptly, showing brief images of the vehicle’s side, visible scuff marks on the bumper, and an emptier stretch of street ahead. No additional dialogue is captured.

Family Remembers Renee Good

In the days following the shooting, Good’s wife, Becca Good, released her first public statement, offering insight into who Renee Good was beyond the final moments shown on video.

Speaking to MPR News, she described her wife as a poet and a mother of three whose presence was defined by warmth and compassion.

“She literally sparkled,” she said. “I mean, she didn’t wear glitter, but I swear she had sparkles coming out of her pores. All the time.”

Becca Good said her wife’s values were rooted in a belief that compassion should extend to everyone, regardless of background or belief.

“Renee was a Christian who believed that all religions teach the same essential truth,” she said. “That we are here to love each other, care for each other, and keep each other safe.”

She explained that those beliefs were what led the couple to stop during the ICE operation on January 7, despite being relatively new to the area.

“We had whistles,” she said. “They had guns.”

Federal Authorities’ Account

Federal officials have issued a sharply different version of events.

According to the Department of Homeland Security, ICE agents were attempting to free a government vehicle stuck in the snow around 10:30 a.m. when they were surrounded by what officials described as an aggressive crowd.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said Good refused repeated commands to exit her vehicle and then “weaponized” it, allegedly attempting to strike an officer.

An ICE agent fired his weapon, Noem said, acting in self-defense and following training protocols. The agent was reportedly struck by the vehicle, treated at a hospital, and released later that day.

Noem described the shooting as “preventable” and characterized the driver’s actions as an act of “domestic terrorism,” a description that immediately drew criticism from local leaders and community members.

Political and Local Response

Former President Donald Trump weighed in on the incident via social media, calling it “horrible” and asserting that the video showed aggressive behavior toward federal officers. His remarks echoed the DHS account and placed blame on what he described as anti-law-enforcement agitation.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey strongly rejected that characterization, calling on ICE agents to leave the city.

“We do not want you here,” Frey said at a news conference. “Your stated reason for being here is safety, and you are doing exactly the opposite.”

He described the federal self-defense claim as “garbage” and accused ICE of creating chaos rather than preventing it.

Expert and Community Perspectives

Former FBI agent and CNN senior correspondent Josh Campbell reviewed the footage publicly, noting that the front wheels of the SUV appeared to turn just before the shots were fired — a movement that could indicate the vehicle was beginning to move.

That interpretation has been cited by both critics and defenders of the federal account.

Community leaders, however, overwhelmingly rejected the “domestic terrorism” label.

“She was peaceful,” said Jaylani Hussein of CAIR-Minnesota. “She died because she loved her neighbors.”

A vigil held later that evening drew hundreds, many describing Good as someone who stood up for others rather than seeking confrontation.

The Aftermath

In the hours following the shooting, a viral video showed a blood-covered woman identifying herself as Good’s wife sobbing near the scene.

“I made her come down here,” she cried. “It’s my fault.”

A GoFundMe campaign launched to support Good’s family has raised significant funds, with organizers describing her as “pure sunshine” and “pure love.”

According to KARE 11, the incident occurred near 34th Street and Portland Avenue in the Powderhorn Park neighborhood. Video from the scene shows the SUV crashing into a light pole, with a visible bullet hole in the windshield and damage to nearby vehicles.

Minnesota State Senator Omar Fateh stated that he received reports of a doctor being prevented by federal agents from administering CPR, a claim DHS has disputed.

An Investigation Still Underway

As investigations continue, the 47-second recording remains a critical piece of evidence — and a flashpoint.

Federal officials, city leaders, and community members continue to offer sharply different interpretations of the same moments. What is not disputed is the outcome: a woman is dead, a family is grieving, and questions remain about how a confrontation on a snowy residential street escalated so quickly.

For now, the video stands as a stark visual record of an encounter where words, authority, movement, and fear converged — with consequences that will reverberate far beyond the block where Renee Good lost her life.