Three words shouted by a grieving partner during a fatal ICE shooting have now sparked a Department of Justice investigation that could criminalize encouraging someone to flee federal agents.
Story Highlights
- Becca Good shouted “Drive, baby, drive!” as ICE agent Jonathan Ross fatally shot her partner Renee Good on January 7, 2026
- Newly released bodycam footage from the shooter’s perspective shows the controversial moment that preceded three fatal gunshots
- DOJ prosecutors resigned after being pressured to investigate Becca Good for her role in the incident
- DHS Secretary Kristi Noem labeled Renee Good a “domestic terrorist” despite conflicting evidence about whether she actually struck the agent
The Fatal Moment Captured on Camera
At 9:37 AM on Portland Avenue in Minneapolis, Renee Good sat in her maroon Honda Pilot when ICE agents approached during an immigration enforcement operation. What happened next depends entirely on whose video you watch and whose narrative you believe.
Conservative outlet Alpha News released ICE agent Jonathan Ross’s bodycam footage showing the 48-second encounter. The video captures Becca Good shouting “Drive, baby, drive!” as her partner reversed briefly, then drove forward while Ross fired three shots. All three bullets struck Renee Good, who died from her wounds after the SUV crashed.
Conflicting Stories About Contact and Injury
DHS officials claim Good “weaponized” her vehicle and caused Ross internal bleeding by striking him. Secretary Noem defended the shooting as self-defense, stating Good “attempted to run them over.” Vice President JD Vance echoed this narrative, calling the shooting justified.
Yet major news outlets tell a different story. The New York Times and ABC News analyzed the same footage and concluded Ross was not struck by the vehicle. Their video analysis shows Ross moved aside as Good’s SUV turned away from him. The Star Tribune reported no medical documentation exists to support claims of Ross’s injuries, despite DHS assertions of internal bleeding.
When Words Become Criminal Evidence
Becca Good’s three-word encouragement has become the centerpiece of a brewing legal controversy. Sources report the DOJ faced internal pressure to investigate her for potentially obstructing federal immigration enforcement. The prospect of criminalizing those words prompted several Civil Rights Division prosecutors to resign in protest.
The family hired Romanucci & Blandin, the same law firm that represented George Floyd’s family, after the DOJ refused to open a civil rights investigation into Ross’s actions. This legal team now faces the unusual situation of defending both the deceased victim and the surviving partner who may face federal charges for encouraging escape.
The Larger Immigration Enforcement Context
This incident occurred during heightened ICE operations in Minneapolis, with Ross having previously suffered injuries during a June 2025 arrest where he was dragged 50 yards by a fleeing vehicle. DHS officials have used this prior incident to justify their aggressive stance on vehicle-related threats during arrests.
Following the Good shooting, Noem announced Operation Salvo, an expanded ICE enforcement initiative targeting major cities. The administration’s messaging has consistently framed any resistance to immigration enforcement as potentially terroristic, with Good serving as their primary example of this alleged threat.
Sources:
Family of Renee Good hires George Floyd’s attorneys
Alpha News publishes ICE officer video
