The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent responsible for the fatal shooting of a mother of three during an operation in Minneapolis has been named as Jonathan David Ross, a ten-year veteran of the agency's special response team.
Details of the Fatal Encounter
The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, resulted in the death of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good. Videos circulated on social media depict Good attempting to turn her red SUV around to leave the scene as a federal agent tries to force open the passenger door. An agent, identified as Ross, is seen walking from the rear passenger side to the driver's side before leaning forward and firing four shots from his pistol into the vehicle. The SUV sped away and crashed a short distance later.
Federal officials had initially refused to identify the officer involved, but the Minneapolis Star-Tribune first reported Ross's name on Thursday. Court records matching a description provided by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and JD Vance confirm his identity. The FBI has declined to involve Minnesota law enforcement in the investigation, prompting Governor Tim Walz to express doubt about a fair outcome.
Political Fallout and Agent's Previous Incident
The shooting has ignited significant outrage. Thousands protested near the site on Wednesday night, and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey delivered a vehement message to ICE. Some Democratic lawmakers have threatened to withhold funding from the Department of Homeland Security.
In defending the agent's actions, Secretary Noem labelled Good's behaviour "an act of domestic terrorism," claiming she blocked in federal agents. Both Noem and Senator JD Vance referenced a prior incident where the agent was allegedly dragged by a vehicle. This aligns with court documents from June 2025, detailing Ross's involvement in the arrest of undocumented immigrant Roberto Carlos Muñoz in Bloomington, Minnesota.
According to an FBI affidavit, during that arrest, Muñoz drove off while Ross was partially inside the vehicle, dragging him approximately 100 yards and causing injuries requiring 33 stitches to his arms and hand. Vance, during a White House briefing, inaccurately stated the stitches were in the agent's leg.
Ongoing Investigations and Community Reaction
The Department of Homeland Security has not responded to requests for comment, nor has Jonathan David Ross. The identification links the agent directly to two high-profile enforcement actions within a year, raising serious questions about protocols and use of force.
Muñoz was later convicted for assaulting an officer. The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, however, has escalated tensions dramatically, placing ICE operations and accountability under intense national scrutiny. The community and political leaders are demanding transparency and justice as federal investigations proceed independently of local authorities.
