Jonathan Ross, 43, has been identified by multiple outlets as the ICE agent who shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. Bystander video shows the agent firing three times as Good drove away after dropping her six-year-old at school. Ross had previously been filmed being dragged about 100 yards during a separate ICE operation; that driver was later convicted of assault on a federal officer. The disclosure of Ross's identity and competing accounts of what happened have sparked protests, political debate, and calls for further investigation.
ICE Agent Identified As Jonathan Ross, 43, In Minneapolis Shooting That Killed Mother Renee Nicole Good
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Jonathan Ross, 43, has been identified by multiple news outlets as the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who fired three shots into a vehicle in Minneapolis, killing 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, authorities and reports say. Good had just dropped off her six-year-old son at school when the encounter occurred.
What Happened
Bystander video shows Good driving away from a chaotic scene on a snowy Minneapolis street when an ICE agent opened fire, according to footage reviewed by news organizations. The video appears to show one shot through the windshield and two shots through the open driver-side window before Good's vehicle came to a stop. Good left behind three children: a six-year-old from her second marriage and two older children, aged 15 and 12, from a previous marriage.
Previous Incident Involving Ross
Public records and earlier video show Ross being dragged approximately 100 yards during a June operation in a Bloomington, Minnesota, suburb after an attempted traffic stop. Court documents identify the driver in that incident as Roberto Carlos Munoz-Guatemala; he was later convicted on charges that included assault on a federal officer with a dangerous or deadly weapon and causing bodily injury.
How The Identity Emerged And Official Reactions
Ross's name became public after Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Vice President J.D. Vance said the officer involved in the Minneapolis shooting had been the same agent in the earlier dragging incident. The Minnesota Star-Tribune was among the first outlets to publish Ross's name; DHS officials strongly criticized publication of the agent's identity, saying publicizing agents' names endangers them and their families.
Political leaders and administration allies defended the agent and framed the shooting as an action taken against a dangerous threat. Vice President Vance described Ross as having been seriously injured in the earlier dragging incident and criticized media coverage of the Minneapolis shooting. Other observers noted that video of the Minneapolis incident raises questions about some official characterizations of events.
Background And Public Records
Public records reviewed by outlets show Ross served in the U.S. military and used a Department of Veterans Affairs mortgage to finance his home. Social media pictures published by some outlets depict Ross in military-style gear. Coverage has also included details about Ross's family and home, which DHS officials urged media outlets not to publish for safety reasons.
Ongoing Response
The shooting prompted immediate protests in Minneapolis and intensified a national debate over immigration enforcement, use of force by federal agents, and transparency surrounding law enforcement incidents. Officials, advocates, and community members continue to press for investigation and clarification of the facts; local and federal authorities are examining the incident and available footage.
Note: This article summarizes reporting from multiple outlets and official statements. Some details remain contested and investigations are ongoing.
Police tape surrounds a vehicle suspected to be involved in a shooting by an ICE agent during federal law enforcement operations on January 07, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. According to federal officials, the agent, “fearing for his life” killed a woman during a confrontation in south Minneapolis. / Stephen Maturen/Getty Images
Widow and mom-of-three Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis Wednesday. / Facebook
Ross was seen on one of the videos captured by protesters after the shooting. / Screenshot/Max Nesterak/X
ICE agent Jonathan Ross on a hospital bed displaying his arms, one covered in blood from deep gashes in US District Court for the District Court of Minnesota document on June 17, 2025. / US District Court Document
ICE agent Jonathan Ross was hospitalized in June 2025 after he was dragged by a car during an immigration operation, a federal complaint says. / Minnesota District Court
Jonathan Ross, 43, was named as the killer. He is a 10-year veteran of ICE who served in the military. / Facebook
Ross's family member posted a photo on Facebook of what appears to be him holding an M249 SAW machine gun and standing in front of a HUMVEE. / Facebook
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