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Outrage in the US: Protests Erupt After ICE Agent Shoots Poet – How the Tragedy Unfolded

Published January 8, 2026, 06:16
Outrage in the US: Protests Erupt After ICE Agent Shoots Poet – How the Tragedy Unfolded

The shooting death of 37-year-old poet Rene Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis has sparked widespread outrage and protests across the US. According to circulating videos, the agent opened fire on Good while she was driving, following an ICE operation. The federal government maintains the agent acted in self-defense, claiming Good attempted to hit them with her vehicle. However, local authorities, including the mayor and governor, dispute this account, labeling it “malarkey” and demanding a full investigation. The Minneapolis community, particularly the Somali community to which Good belonged, has erupted in demonstrations, condemning the violence. The incident has ignited a political debate regarding ICE tactics and police brutality.