Minneapolis FBI Leads Probe After Fatal ICE Shooting
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MINNEAPOLIS — The FBI is leading the investigation into the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer on Wednesday, after federal officials reversed an earlier plan for a joint inquiry with Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The state BCA says federal authorities denied it access to case materials, scene evidence and witness interviews and has withdrawn from the probe, citing inability to meet Minnesota investigative standards. Gov. Tim Walz, U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison and local officials have publicly criticized the decision and protests have occurred near federal facilities nationwide. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Wednesday: An ICE officer fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good during an enforcement action in Minneapolis.
- 2. Wednesday: BCA, FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office initially agreed the BCA would participate in a joint investigation.
- 3. Later Wednesday: Federal officials informed the BCA that the FBI would lead the probe solely and denied BCA access to materials.
- 4. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026: BCA publicly announced it had withdrawn from the investigation citing lack of access to evidence and interviews.
- 5. Thursday: Gov. Tim Walz, Rep. Keith Ellison, and local officials criticized the federal-only investigation and protests occurred near federal facilities.
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