The mayor of Minneapolis, Jacob Frey, has accused federal authorities of 'hiding the facts' in the killing of a US citizen by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer. Speaking at a press conference, he demanded the inclusion of state investigators in the FBI inquiry into the death of Renee Nicole Good.
Frey criticised the Trump administration's response to the shooting, which occurred during an immigration crackdown in the city. Donald Trump, JD Vance and Kristi Noem had all described Good as a 'domestic terrorist' without providing evidence and before the official investigation had properly begun. 'This is not a time to hide from the facts,' Frey said, adding that the FBI had taken full control of the investigation and excluded officials from the Minnesota bureau of criminal apprehension.
The shooting has prompted furious responses from local figures, including the Minnesota governor, Tim Walz, who called for a 'day of unity' and praised the peaceful nature of protests. Vigils and demonstrations also took place in New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Portland, Oregon. In Portland, two people were shot by border patrol agents in a separate incident.
The situation in Minneapolis has been tense, with fears of a repeat of the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd in 2020. The political fallout continued as the New York Times reported that 100 more federal agents were being sent to Minneapolis. The FBI is investigating both incidents, but its decision to cut Minnesota's access to evidence has caused outrage.
