Fact Check: Did Renee Nicole Good’s partner obstruct ICE agents before Minneapolis shooting?

Becca Good's lawyer denied the claim that she is a target of federal investigation
PUBLISHED JAN 19, 2026
Federal officials are allegedly examining whether Becca Good may have hindered a federal officer moments before the shooting (@Washington_Rep/X)
Federal officials are allegedly examining whether Becca Good may have hindered a federal officer moments before the shooting (@Washington_Rep/X)

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA: In the aftermath of the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent during an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, Federal agents have expanded their scrutiny to Becca Good, Renee's partner. An allegation has surfaced that Becca might have obstructed the ICE before the shooting incident. Let us fact-check the claim.

Claim: Renee Good’s wife impeded ICE agents



 According to NBC News, federal officials are now examining whether Becca Good may have hindered a federal officer moments before the shooting. 

According to officials, the investigation has now extended to Becca Good’s actions and background, including possible links to activist groups, making her the next subject of investigation and interrogation.

Fact Check: Becca Good's lawyer denied the claims

Becca Good's lawyer denied the claim that she is a target of investigation (@krassenstein/X)
Becca Good's lawyer denied the claim that she is a target of investigation (@krassenstein/X)

But Becca Good's lawyer denied the claim that she is a target of investigation. 

“There has been no contact from the FBI or federal officials indicating Becca Good is the subject of an investigation,” he said in a statement on Saturday, January 17. 

According to the federal officers, the probe into Becca Good is focused on a US law covering 'assaulting, resisting, or impeding federal officers.'

The fatal shooting incident in Minneapolis



The shooting occurred amid a federal immigration enforcement surge targeting the Twin Cities area on January 7.

The operation involved a significant deployment of federal agents across Minneapolis and St Paul, marking one of the most aggressive crackdowns in the region in recent years.

The ICE agent who shot Renee was identified as Jonathan Ross. Video footage from the scene shows Renee Nicole Ross confronting Good near her car and approaching the front of the SUV.

Renee Good is heard saying, “That’s fine, dude, I’m not mad at you.” Another officer is then heard giving orders for her to get out of the car.

As Ross turns towards the front of the car, Becca Good, present near the scene, appears to say, “Drive.” Renee then turns the steering wheel to her right, away from the officer, and begins to move, after which Ross fired multiple shots at point-blank range.

In Ross’ body footage, he can be heard shouting before firing, and another agent was heard saying, “F***ing B*tch.”

GET BREAKING U.S. NEWS & POLITICAL UPDATES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

The claim surfaced as Harris has reopened the door to a potential White House comeback
40 minutes ago
Trump's claim has sparked speculation and anxiety about the escalation of the conflict
2 hours ago
The claim that John Thune is secretly meeting Chuck Schumer to block Donald Trump’s second-term agenda is false
2 hours ago
No, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are not getting a divorce
3 hours ago
The screenshot surfaced after Trump ordered the Navy to impose a full-scale naval blockade on Iran
4 hours ago
The claim surfaced as Trump posted on his Truth Social account that he purchased Ed McMahon's home
4 hours ago
There is no evidence supporting the claim that Pam Bondi worked with Democratic-aligned law firms linked to Marc Elias
5 hours ago
While one image showed the singers performing on stage, another appeared to depict them sharing a kiss.
5 hours ago
A viral post claimed Keir Starmer and Donald Trump's plan focuses on ensuring safe passage for commercial shipping, which has been severely disrupted
22 hours ago
The claim was accompanied by a video featuring footage of missile launches, with narration stating that soldiers were killed in an Iranian attack
23 hours ago