Minneapolis, Minnesota — The Trump administration says the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who fatally shot a Minnesota woman earlier this month suffered internal bleeding, a claim that has further fueled national controversy surrounding the incident and the federal government’s response.
A Department of Homeland Security official told the Washington Examiner that ICE officer Jonathan Ross experienced internal bleeding to his torso after the Jan. 7 shooting of Renee Good. DHS has not publicly released medical records, photographs, or other evidence to support the claim. Video footage circulated publicly shows Ross walking away from the scene without a limp or any visible signs of injury, and it remains unclear from the videos whether he was struck by Good’s vehicle. Ross was also wearing a tactical vest designed to protect the torso.
The administration has argued that the shooting was justified, alleging that Good “weaponized her vehicle” and posed a lethal threat to federal officers. DHS says Ross believed his life was in danger when he opened fire. Critics strongly dispute that characterization, pointing to video evidence that appears to show Good attempting to leave the scene rather than attack officers, and Ross moving normally after the shooting.
The case has intensified political fallout. Multiple states, including Minnesota, have filed lawsuits seeking to restrict ICE operations, while some Democrats have called for Ross’s immediate prosecution. Others, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and congressional leadership, have urged allowing a federal investigation to conclude before any charging decisions are made.
The shooting has become a flashpoint in the broader debate over ICE’s tactics, accountability, and continued role in domestic law enforcement.
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