Massive Protests In Minneapolis After Fatal Shooting By Immigration Officer: Latest Updates

Last Updated:January 08, 2026, 22:02 IST

Protesters had returned to the streets hours after the shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, who was killed during an encounter with immigration officers.

Minneapolis remained tense as protests and a heavy federal law enforcement presence followed the fatal shooting of a woman by an immigration officer, triggering clashes outside a federal building and heightening fears of wider unrest. Tensions flared early in the day when federal agents fired pepper balls and deployed a gas-like substance toward demonstrators gathered outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building.

Protesters had returned to the streets hours after the shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, who was killed during an encounter with immigration officers. Federal authorities have said Renee Good attempted to run over an officer, prompting the agent to open fire. State and local officials, however, have disputed that account, saying the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear and require a full investigation. Multiple videos of the incident circulating online have added to public scrutiny, with officials acknowledging that key moments before the shooting are still not fully understood.

US President Donald Trump weighed in on the incident, calling it “a vicious situation" while appearing conflicted after viewing video footage of the shooting.

“I want to see nobody get shot. I want to see nobody screaming and trying to run over policemen either," Donald Trump said. After watching the footage, he added, “It’s a terrible scene. I think it’s horrible to watch. No, I hate to see it."

Here Are The Top Updates On The Situation In Minneapolis:

Federal agents fired pepper balls and used a gas-like substance to push back demonstrators outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, where protesters gathered in response to the shooting.Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the officer involved, saying Renee Good tried to run him over. State and local officials disputed claims that the shooting was clearly self-defence, while federal officials privately expressed concern over the rapid response.Several videos reviewed by media outlets show a complex and fast-moving encounter. Authorities said it remains unclear exactly what happened in the moments before the officer fired.Donald Trump described the incident as “vicious" but said he was disturbed by the footage. He avoided directly addressing whether the use of lethal force was justified.Border Patrol tactical units and special response teams were deployed to the area, with officers forming lines and clearing protesters from federal property.Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said tensions had been building for weeks and warned that emotions around immigration enforcement risked sparking civil unrest. Schools in the city closed classes for the week due to safety concerns.

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