Frey Says New ICE Shooting Video Didn’t Change His View; Calls For Investigation

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said Friday that newly released cellphone footage of the ICE agent-involved shooting that killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good did not alter his perspective, while reiterating the need for a full, independent investigation.

Video Published, Mayor Shown Footage

Alpha News was the first outlet to obtain the clip, which was later shown to Mayor Frey by ABC correspondent Whit Johnson on "World News Tonight." The footage captures a tense, close-range exchange between a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent and Good, who was seated behind the wheel of her vehicle. Good's wife appears outside the vehicle and is heard taunting the agent.

Renee Nicole Good moments before she was shot and killed by a federal agent in Minneapolis.

Mayor's Reaction

"He walked away with a hop in his step from the incident. There's another person that's dead. He held on his cell phone. I think that speaks for itself," Frey said after viewing the clip.

When asked whether the new angle changed his view, Frey responded: "I think an investigation could change or affirm my perspective. But we've [all got] two eyes, and I can see a person that is trying to leave. I can see an ICE agent that was not run over by a car. That didn't happen." Earlier in the week, Frey forcefully rejected the Trump administration's claim that the agent acted in self-defense, calling that explanation "bulls---" and demanding ICE "get the f--- out of Minneapolis."

What The Footage Shows

The newly released recording shows the ICE agent approaching Good's vehicle while she remains behind the wheel. Good tells the agent, "That's fine, dude. I'm not mad." Her wife approaches and taunts the agent: "You want to come at us? I say go get yourself some lunch, big boy. Go ahead." Another agent, off camera, repeatedly tells Good to exit the car. As Good's wife attempts to open the passenger door, Good shifts the car backward; her wife urges her, "Drive, baby. Drive." When the car moves forward the agent says "Whoa" and his cellphone visibly shakes; moments later gunfire is heard. The vehicle subsequently veers away and collides with a parked car; the crash is audible on the recording.

An onlooker holds a sign that says "Shame" as law enforcement officers investigate a shooting by an ICE agent during federal operations in Minneapolis Wednesday.

Reactions And Context

The incident has become a partisan flashpoint. The Trump administration has said the agent was forced to defend himself when Good attempted to ram the vehicle into him. Critics argue the footage supports the view that Good was trying to turn away and that the agent used excessive force. Officials have emphasized that any new evidence must be reviewed as part of an official investigation to determine whether use of force was justified.

Next Steps

Local and federal authorities have said they will review the footage as part of their inquiries. Mayor Frey said his position could change pending a formal investigation, but for now he remains publicly critical of ICE's role in the incident and insists on accountability and transparency.