An examination conducted on the deceased mother, Renee Good, has determined which of the three gunshots fired by an ICE officer led to her death in Minneapolis.
The autopsy, arranged by Renee’s family, revealed that she sustained gunshot wounds in her left forearm and breast, with the latter not affecting any vital organs. However, neither injury was deemed fatal.
According to attorneys representing her family, a third bullet entered Renee’s head near the temple and exited on the right side, causing a graze wound, as per the autopsy findings.
The family’s lawyers emphasized that the autopsy was performed by a highly reputable independent medical pathologist. Attorney Antonio M. Romanucci, known for his involvement in George Floyd’s case, expressed confidence in the evidence gathered, stating it will support their case.
The video evidence from the incident on January 7, 2026, has been described as clear by the legal team, especially when assessed against standards of reasonable policing and the overall circumstances. The official autopsy report from the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office on the January 7 incident is pending release.
Renee, aged 37, was shot while seated in her SUV during a confrontation with ICE agent Jonathan Ross. Ross, holding a mobile phone, recorded Renee and her partner before positioning himself in front of their vehicle.
Subsequently, another ICE agent instructed Renee to exit the SUV, leading to her moving the car forward. Conflicting reports emerged regarding whether Renee intentionally drove at Ross, with video footage suggesting she was steering away from him.
After the shooting, Ross was heard making derogatory remarks before Renee’s SUV collided with parked cars. The incident has sparked a divisive reaction in the United States, with conservatives defending Ross’s actions and liberals condemning the shooting.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem labeled Renee as a “domestic terrorist” without presenting any substantiated evidence, alleging that Ross acted in self-defense.
In response, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticized federal officials and demanded ICE to leave the city of Minnesota. An ongoing FBI investigation is underway following the incident.