Newly released video footage has provided a dramatic and controversial new perspective on the fatal shooting of US Navy veteran Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minnesota. The footage, captured from the agent's own perspective, directly contradicts several key claims made about the incident.
The Footage: A Detailed Account of the Confrontation
The video, published by Alpha News on 9 January 2026, shows the tense moments leading up to the shooting in granular detail. It begins with Ms Good's car partially obstructing a road. The ICE agent exits his vehicle and approaches, filming her face and licence plate.
In the recording, Renee Good is heard telling the officer, "That's fine, dude. I'm not mad at you." She then reverses her car to allow other vehicles to pass. Another individual, believed to be Ms Good's partner, also films the agent on a mobile phone. Ms Good identifies herself as a US citizen and former Navy veteran, questioning the agent's approach.
The Critical Moment Before the Shots
The footage becomes crucial as other officers arrive and demand she exit the vehicle. At this point, Ms Good is clearly seen turning her steering wheel to the right, manoeuvring her car away from the agent who is positioned to the front-left of her vehicle. The agent utters a startled "whoa" before the sound of three gunshots rings out.
As her car moves forward towards parked cars, the agent is heard saying, "F***ing b**ch." The video evidence strongly suggests Ms Good was attempting to steer around the officer, not deliberately drive at him, challenging initial narratives that she posed an imminent lethal threat.
Political Fallout and Contradictory Claims
The release of the video triggered immediate political reactions. Within minutes, US Vice President JD Vance stated the footage supported his position that Ms Good was trying to injure the officer. He accused the press of lying about an "innocent law enforcement officer."
However, the visual evidence appears to contradict assertions from the White House and others regarding the nature of the encounter. The footage shows no physical aggression from Ms Good or her companion prior to the shooting. The incident raises significant questions about the use of force and the accountability of federal agents, placing the case firmly back in the national spotlight.
