ICE agent wounded in Renee Good shooting treated for torso bleeding, officials say
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA: The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent (ICE) who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis on January 7 suffered internal bleeding to his torso, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
It confirmed the injury on Wednesday, January 14, but did not disclose the severity.
The update followed days of public debate over the circumstances of the shooting and the agent’s condition. The agent was treated at a hospital and released the same day, officials previously said.
Officials confirm internal bleeding of the ICE agent
Jonathan Ross, a 10-year ICE veteran, sustained internal bleeding to his torso during the January 7 incident, multiple US officials familiar with his medical condition told ABC News.
The extent of the bleeding had not been made public, and DHS had not responded to additional requests for details. Video from the scene showed Ross walking away shortly after the shooting.
Let’s check the tape.
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) January 11, 2026
For more than 3 minutes the anti-ICE agitator impeded a law enforcement operation with her vehicle. https://t.co/o2Lb0SQIvS pic.twitter.com/CQ2nxP6UHE
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem acknowledged earlier this month that Ross was transported to a hospital following the incident and discharged later that day.
“The officer was hit by the vehicle,” Noem said. “She hit him. He went to the hospital. A doctor did treat him. He has been released.”
Ross had not returned to work since the shooting, according to one source, though officials did not specify whether his absence was related to medical recovery, security concerns, or administrative leave.
US Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino said that Ross had received threats following the incident.
“He’s had several threats against his life,” Bovino said. “He’s in a safe location. He’s recovering from those injuries, and we’re thankful that he’s recovering.”
Ross was previously injured in June during an attempted arrest in the Minneapolis area, when he was reportedly dragged by a vehicle and required hospital treatment and 33 stitches, according to court records.
Shooting sparks political and public fallout
Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot and killed during an ICE enforcement operation in Minneapolis.
Federal officials said that Good struck or attempted to strike Ross with her vehicle, describing the incident as self-defense and characterizing her actions as “domestic t******m.”
🚨Sec. Kristi Noem on Minneapolis shooting: “She then proceeded to weaponize her vehicle…ICE officer, fearing for his life, and the other officers around him…fired defensive shots. He used his training to save his own life and that of his colleagues.”pic.twitter.com/dq3ffGywjC
— Derrick Evans (@DerrickEvans4WV) January 8, 2026
Local officials and witnesses disputed that account.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey questioned the severity of Ross’ injuries in remarks last week.
“The ICE agent walked away with a hip injury that he might as well have gotten from closing a refrigerator door with his hips,” Frey said. “Give me a break. No, he was not ran over. He walked out of there with a hop in his step.”
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced that the state filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration seeking to block a surge of ICE operations in Minnesota.
“This has to stop,” Ellison said. “Let’s be clear: it never should have started. These agents have no good reason to be here.”
A Minnesota judge declined on Wednesday to issue a temporary restraining order halting ICE activity, requesting additional evidence before ruling.
The federal government has until January 19 to respond, with the state’s reply due January 22.
