ICE Officer-Involved Shootings and Evidence Sharing

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ICE agent Christian Castro was arrested on May 29, 2026, for felony assault and falsely reporting a crime related to a January 14, 2026, shooting in north Minneapolis, while agent Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr. was charged on February 5, 2026, for assault, as part of ongoing investigations into federal agent conduct during Operation Metro Surge. As of July 27, 2026: Federal authorities have begun sharing evidence with local investigators regarding fatal shootings by ICE agents, including Renee Good and Alex Pretti, following months of requests. These incidents, alongside fatal shootings in Maine on July 13, 2026, and Houston on July 7, 2026, led to a temporary nationwide halt on ICE vehicle stops, which was subsequently overturned. The Justice Department refused a criminal investigation into Renee Good's death, citing self-defense, leading to the resignation of six federal prosecutors and an FBI supervisor in Minnesota.

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July 2026 6 developments

  1. ICE Agents Charged in Separate Minneapolis Shootings and Incidents

    ICE agent Christian Castro was arrested on May 29, 2026, for felony assault and falsely reporting a crime related to a January 14, 2026, shooting in north Minneapolis. ICE agent Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr. was charged with assault on February 5, 2026, for pointing his gun at occupants of a vehicle on a Minneapolis highway. These incidents are part of ongoing investigations into federal agent conduct during Operation Metro Surge.

  2. Federal Authorities Share Evidence in ICE Agent Shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti

    Federal authorities have started sharing evidence, including body camera footage and key documents, with local investigators concerning the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis. This development follows months of local officials requesting access to federal evidence to advance their investigations.

  3. ICE Agent Involved in Fatal Shootings, Pause on Vehicle Stops Overturned

    An ICE agent fatally shot a Colombian national in Biddeford, Maine, on July 13, 2026, with claims the individual attempted to flee. This incident followed a July 7, 2026, shooting in Houston where an ICE officer killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, with ICE alleging he "weaponized his vehicle." These events led to the overturning of a pause on ICE vehicle stops.

  4. ICE Halts Nationwide Vehicle Stops After Two Fatal Shootings

    ICE has temporarily halted vehicle stops nationwide following two fatal shootings. This action comes after an ICE agent fatally shot a motorist in Maine on July 14, 2026, and Houston prosecutors expressed frustration over withheld information in their investigation into a July 7, 2026, shooting.

  5. Minnesota prosecutors obtain withheld evidence in ICE agent's fatal shooting of Renee Good

    Minnesota prosecutors announced on July 13, 2026, that they have obtained previously withheld evidence related to the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent. This evidence includes hard drives with body camera footage and agent statements, which the BCA previously lacked access to. The FBI is currently leading the investigation into Good's death.

  6. Justice Dept. Refuses Criminal Probe into ICE Agent's Fatal Shooting of Renee Good

    The Justice Department has refused to open a criminal investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross, citing self-defense. This decision led to the resignation of six federal prosecutors and an FBI supervisor in Minnesota due to pressure to discontinue the investigation. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension had previously withdrawn from the case, citing a lack of full access to evidence.

June 2026 1 developments

  1. HRW Report on ICE Operation, Governor's Skepticism, and New Details Emerge on Fatal Shooting

    A Human Rights Watch report detailed alleged human rights violations by federal agents during Minnesota's 'Operation Metro Surge,' highlighting the shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Governor Tim Walz expressed skepticism regarding the fairness of the investigation into Renee Nicole Good's shooting after the BCA's removal, with the FBI now leading. Videos of the shooting have been released, and it was revealed the involved ICE agent, Jonathan Ross, had a prior incident in June 2025.

May 2026 2 developments

  1. ICE Officer Greg Morgan to Surrender on Assault Charges; Agent Castro Charged in Separate Shooting

    ICE officer Greg Morgan is scheduled to surrender on May 21, 2026, to face assault charges for allegedly pointing his firearm at passengers in another vehicle. This follows ICE agent Christian J. Castro being charged on May 18, 2026, in connection with a nonfatal shooting during Operation Metro Surge.

  2. ICE agent Christian Castro charged with assault in Minneapolis shooting

    ICE agent Christian Castro was charged on May 18, 2026, with four counts of second-degree assault and one count of falsely reporting a crime. These charges are related to the January 14, 2026, shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis, where Castro allegedly fired his weapon into an occupied home.

March 2026 1 developments

  1. Minnesota Sues Federal Government for Evidence in ICE Agent Shootings

    Minnesota officials have sued the federal government to obtain evidence related to shootings by ICE agents, including the fatal shooting of Renee Good. The lawsuit alleges federal officials have refused to share evidence and blocked state investigators from crime scenes.

February 2026 3 developments

  1. Federal Agencies Block State Investigators from Evidence in ICE Agent Shooting

    The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent on January 7, 2026, has resulted in a jurisdictional dispute between state and federal authorities. Federal agencies, including the FBI, have blocked state investigators from accessing evidence and asserted exclusive federal jurisdiction, raising concerns about the investigation's fairness.

  2. ICE Agents Under Federal Investigation for Untruthful Statements in Minneapolis Shooting

    Two U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are under federal investigation for allegedly making untruthful statements about a January 14, 2026, shooting in Minneapolis. Prosecutors stated that new video evidence contradicts the agents' claims of being attacked, leading to the dismissal of charges against two men. Separately, the ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Good on January 8, 2026, had been dragged by a car in a prior incident in June 2025.

  3. Indriany Mendoza Camacho disputes DOJ account of partner's shooting by ICE agent

    Indriany Mendoza Camacho is speaking out after witnessing her partner, Julio Sosa-Celis, being wounded by an ICE agent on January 14, 2026. She disputes the DOJ's account, claiming the agent fired into their home, endangering children. Separately, siblings of Renée Good testified at a congressional hearing about aggressive ICE tactics, with one individual describing being dragged from her car and denied medical care.

January 2026 64 developments

  1. Federal Judge Orders DHS to Preserve Evidence in Alex Pretti Shooting

    Commander Gregory Bovino and some Border Patrol agents are expected to leave Minneapolis, and a federal judge has ordered the Department of Homeland Security to preserve all evidence related to the shooting of Alex Pretti. The fatal shooting has also sparked large protests across several U.S. cities.

  2. Federal Immigration Officers Fatally Shoot Man in Minneapolis During Targeted Operation

    A man was fatally shot by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026, marking the second fatal shooting by federal authorities in the city in just over two weeks. This incident occurred during a 'targeted operation' and involved Border Patrol officers.

  3. Minnesota officials sue DHS over 'militarized raids' in Twin Cities

    Minnesota officials have filed a lawsuit challenging the legality of recent Department of Homeland Security (DHS) operations in the Twin Cities, alleging "militarized raids" at various sites.

  4. Six Minnesota federal prosecutors resign over DOJ handling of ICE agent case

    Six federal prosecutors in Minnesota reportedly resigned due to the Department of Justice's handling of the case, with experts describing the DOJ's swift approval of the ICE agent's actions as 'highly unusual'.

  5. DOJ declines to investigate Renee Good shooting; Homeland Security continues probe

    The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it will not be investigating the fatal shooting of Renee Good, stating it is not their typical procedure. Deputy AG Todd Blanche confirmed this decision, while Homeland Security continues its own investigation.

  6. Masked ICE Agents Drag Disabled Autistic Woman From Car in Minneapolis

    A video has emerged showing masked ICE agents dragging a disabled woman from her car in Minneapolis, who identified herself as autistic and was attempting to reach a medical appointment. This incident occurred just blocks from the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good.

  7. ICE Agent Shoots Venezuelan Man in Leg During Traffic Stop in North Minneapolis

    A second incident occurred on January 14 or 15, 2026, in north Minneapolis where an ICE agent shot a Venezuelan man in the leg following a traffic stop. This new detail clarifies the nature of the 'two shootings' previously mentioned.

  8. Federal Immigration Agents Detain Disabled U.S. Citizen Aliya Rahman in Minneapolis

    Federal immigration agents were filmed dragging U.S. citizen Aliya Rahman from her car and detaining her in Minneapolis around January 13-15, 2026. Rahman, who is disabled, reported being denied medical care and losing consciousness at a detention center.

  9. Minneapolis Mayor Frey Demands ICE Leave City After Shootings; Minnesota Sues Homeland Security

    Following the fatal shooting, ICE agents were involved in a subsequent non-fatal shooting incident. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has demanded that ICE immediately leave the city and state, and Minnesota has filed a lawsuit against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other Trump officials.

  10. Rep. Khanna Calls for Arrest of ICE Agent, Urges Body Cameras and Independent Oversight

    Representative Ro Khanna called for the arrest and prosecution of the ICE agent involved in the fatal shooting and urged Congress to support legislation requiring ICE agents to wear body cameras and have independent oversight.

  11. Thousands Protest Fatal Shooting of Renee Good by ICE Officer in Minneapolis

    Tens of thousands of people marched in Minneapolis on January 11, 2026, protesting the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer. This demonstration is part of over 1000 rallies planned nationwide against federal deportation drives.

  12. ACLU Seeks Court Intervention to Restrict Federal Agents' Actions in Minnesota

    State and local prosecutors in Minnesota are independently gathering evidence regarding the fatal shooting amidst friction with federal authorities, while the ACLU and its partners have filed an urgent plea in a federal lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security seeking court intervention to restrict federal agents' actions.

  13. ICE Agent Jonathan Ross Fired Three Shots into Renee Nicole Good's Vehicle

    A detailed analysis of the 40-second encounter revealed that ICE agent Jonathan Ross fired three shots into Renee Nicole Good's vehicle as she attempted to drive away. The analysis also specified that Ross was dragged 300 feet during a prior arrest attempt six months earlier.

  14. DHS releases video footage of fatal ICE shooting after agent fired defensive shots

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) alleged the woman attempted to ram her car into agents, prompting the agent to fire defensive shots, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz put the National Guard on standby. DHS later released video footage showing the moments before the fatal ICE shooting.

  15. ICE Officer Jonathan Ross Fatally Shoots Renee Good, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Justifies Action

    ICE officer Jonathan Ross, who fatally shot Renee Good on January 8, 2026, was previously dragged by a car for approximately 100 yards in June 2025, sustaining injuries that required over 30 stitches. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated Ross's actions were justified as self-defense, while Minnesota officials expressed concern that federal judgment could undermine a fair investigation into the shooting.

  16. ICE Agent Jonathon Ross Identified in Fatal Shooting of Renee Good

    The ICE agent involved in the fatal shooting of Renee Good on January 8, 2026, has been identified as Jonathon Ross. Ross, a member of the ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Special Response Team, was previously dragged by a car for approximately 100 yards in June 2025 while attempting to arrest a man convicted of sexually assaulting a minor.

  17. Human Rights Watch calls ICE killing of Renee Good unjustifiable

    Human Rights Watch declared the killing of Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis as unjustifiable. The organization cited video evidence that contradicts federal claims of Good weaponizing her vehicle.

  18. Walz criticizes FBI's BCA exclusion; Noem affirms ICE presence in Minnesota

    Minnesota Governor Tim Walz expressed concerns about the FBI's decision to exclude the BCA, stating it would be 'very, very difficult' to get a fair outcome. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem affirmed that ICE agents would not leave Minnesota despite calls from state and local officials.

  19. FBI reverses course, denies Minnesota BCA access to case materials

    The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) announced that the FBI 'reversed course' and would no longer allow BCA access to case materials, scene evidence, or investigative interviews, making a thorough and independent state investigation impossible.

  20. ICE Officer Jonathan Ross Identified in Fatal Shooting of Renee Nicole Good

    The ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good on January 7, 2026, has been identified as Jonathan Ross, who was previously dragged by a car in a June 2025 incident. As of January 28, 2026, eight people have died in dealings with ICE in 2026, with the deaths of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti sparking protests. The government report on Alex Pretti's shooting does not mention him reaching for a firearm.

  21. ICE Agent Jonathan Ross Fatally Shoots Renee Nicole Macklin Good in Minneapolis

    ICE agent Jonathan Ross fatally shot Renee Nicole Macklin Good on January 7, 2026, in Minneapolis. Ross was previously dragged by a car for approximately 100 yards during an arrest attempt in June 2025. The Hennepin County Attorney's office is prepared to file lawsuits to obtain evidence after the BCA withdrew from the investigation due to lack of access.

  22. ICE Officer Jonathan Ross Fatally Shoots Renee Nicole Good; Feds Block State Investigation

    ICE officer Jonathan Ross, who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good on January 7, 2026, was previously dragged by a car for approximately 100 yards in June 2025. Federal authorities have blocked state investigators from accessing evidence following the shooting, asserting exclusive federal jurisdiction. This jurisdictional clash raises concerns about the investigation's fairness.

  23. FBI takes control of investigation into fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis

    The FBI has taken full control of the investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, cutting off Minnesota's access to evidence. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated the ICE agent's actions were justified as self-defense, a claim that has angered Minnesota officials who are demanding a fair outcome.

  24. ICE Officer Jonathan Ross Identified in Fatal Minneapolis Shooting

    The ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026, has been identified as Jonathan Ross. Vice President JD Vance stated that Ross had previously been dragged by a car in June 2025, sustaining an injury requiring 33 stitches, which may have made him more sensitive to being rammed by a vehicle. The FBI has taken over the investigation into the shooting.

  25. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey disputes federal account of ICE shooting, calls self-defense claim false

    Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has disputed the federal government's narrative of the January 7, 2026, ICE agent-involved shooting, calling it a reckless use of power and stating the federal self-defense claim was false. Experts are also questioning the ICE officer's actions, suggesting he may have ignored rules regarding shooting at moving vehicles, while federal officials claim self-defense after the vehicle attempted to run him over. The ICE officer involved had previously been dragged by a car for approximately 100 yards in June 2025.

  26. ICE Officer in Fatal Shooting Was Dragged by Car in Prior Arrest Attempt

    The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis on January 8, 2026, had previously been dragged by a car in June 2025 while attempting an arrest. Vice President JD Vance stated the officer "nearly had his life ended" in the prior incident, which resulted in an injury requiring 33 stitches. Federal authorities also blocked state investigators from accessing evidence in the fatal shooting, asserting state jurisdiction.

  27. ICE Officer Jonathan Ross Identified in Fatal Minneapolis Shooting

    The ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis on January 8, 2026, has been identified as Jonathan Ross. Court documents reveal that Ross was previously dragged approximately 100 yards by a car during an attempted arrest in June 2025, sustaining injuries requiring 33 stitches. This information emerged as federal agents are under investigation for allegedly making untruthful statements regarding a separate January 14, 2026 shooting.

  28. ICE Agent Jonathan Ross Dragged by Car During June 2025 Arrest Attempt

    ICE agent Jonathan Ross, who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026, was previously dragged by a car for approximately 100 yards during an attempted arrest in June 2025. This prior incident involved Ross attempting to arrest a suspect who refused to exit his vehicle.

  29. Protests erupt in Minneapolis and other cities after shooting; community and officials demand accountability

    Protests erupted in Minneapolis and other cities following the shooting, with community members and local officials expressing outrage and demanding accountability.

  30. VP Vance and DHS Secretary Noem Defend Agent Ross's Actions

    Vice President JD Vance and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem publicly defended Agent Ross, citing his prior car dragging incident in June 2025 as context for his actions, suggesting he was sensitive to being rammed by an automobile.

  31. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey disputes DHS car-ramming allegation, calls fatal shooting 'reckless'

    Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey disputed the Department of Homeland Security's allegation that the woman attempted to ram her car into agents, describing the fatal shooting as 'reckless' and unnecessary. The victim's full name was identified as Renee Nicole Macklin Good.

  32. Minneapolis officials identify Renee Nicole Good as legal observer, not target

    Minneapolis city officials identified the victim as Renee Nicole Good, a mother, writer, and poet, stating she was a legal observer and not a target of the operation.

December 2025 3 developments

  1. ICE Agent Drags Woman Across Pavement in Minneapolis, Sparking Outrage

    A viral video from December 18, 2025, showed an ICE agent dragging a woman across the pavement in south Minneapolis, sparking outrage and conflicting accounts from witnesses and the Department of Homeland Security. Witnesses claimed the woman was pregnant and forced face-down, while DHS stated she vandalized a vehicle.

June 2025 1 developments

  1. ICE Agent Jonathan Ross Dragged by Vehicle During Arrest Attempt in Bloomington

    ICE agent Jonathan Ross was dragged approximately 100 yards by a vehicle in Bloomington, Minnesota, while attempting to arrest Roberto Carlos Muñoz. Ross sustained significant lacerations requiring 33-50 stitches. Muñoz was later convicted of assaulting a federal officer.