Summary: A DHS-uniformed officer was filmed knocking over a candle at a vigil for Renee Nicole Good, who was killed after an ICE agent fired into her SUV in Minneapolis. The candle kick sparked a verbal confrontation and brief physical contact between the officer and a protester. The shooting has prompted local outrage—Mayor Jacob Frey demanded ICE leave the city—and drew comment from national leaders as investigations continue.
DHS Officer Caught Kicking Candle at Renee Good Vigil Sparks Confrontation and Outcry
Renee Good vigil
An officer wearing a Department of Homeland Security uniform was recorded overturning a candle at a makeshift vigil for 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, touching off a heated confrontation between the officer and protesters as tensions over the fatal shooting continued.
What Happened
Video of the earlier incident shows Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents ordering Good, who was seated in the driver’s seat of an SUV stopped in the middle of a roadway, to "get out of the f***ing car." One agent approached the vehicle and reached for the door handle. Video later shows an ICE agent identified by some outlets as Jonathan Ross firing multiple rounds; Good was struck and later died after the vehicle ultimately hit a utility pole.
Vigil Confrontation
The candle incident was captured in a short video posted on Bluesky and clipped on X. In the footage a DHS-uniformed officer kicks over a candle at the roadside memorial. A protester holding a flag confronted the officer, and the two exchanged words. The officer repeatedly told the bystander to "back up," at one point pushed the protester, and then walked away. The protester shouted at the officer, accusing him of disrespecting the memorial for Good.
Protester: 'Really, you f***ing punk? That's what you're gonna f***ing do?'
Officer: 'Back up.' (Repeated; officer pushes protester at one point)
Protester: 'You don't give a f*** about her? This is why we're here. What's her name? Renee Good? That's a memorial to her. You're a f***ing coward.'
Public Reaction and Context
The shooting in Minneapolis has provoked widespread public anger. At a press conference, Mayor Jacob Frey publicly criticized ICE and said, "Get the f*** out of Minneapolis," reflecting local outrage. National figures also weighed in: President Donald Trump described Good as a "professional agitator," Vice President J.D. Vance called her a "deranged leftist," and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem characterized the episode in strong terms. These comments have fueled a polarized public response.
Local authorities and federal agencies have faced demands for transparency and independent review of the shooting. The candle-kicking video has become a focal point for protesters who say it demonstrates a lack of respect from federal agents toward the community's grief.
Ongoing Developments
Investigations into the shooting and the conduct of federal officers remain ongoing. Media organizations published the available footage and transcriptions; some clips are viewable only on platforms that require login. Officials have not released a full account that reconciles all video evidence and witness statements, and calls for more information continue.
Sources: Video posts on Bluesky and X, local reporting, and statements from city and federal officials. The initial report appeared on Mediaite.
Help us improve.
