FBI Blocks Minnesota Officials from Accessing ICE Shooting Investigation

Thu Feb 19 2026 00:33:54 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz raises concerns after FBI restricts state officials from participating in the inquiry into the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent.

In a tense standoff between state and federal authorities, Minnesota officials claim that the FBI has obstructed their involvement in the investigation of the shooting death of 37-year-old Renee Good by an ICE agent. Governor Tim Walz condemns the Trump administration for its lack of cooperation, while ongoing protests demand accountability. The FBI has stated it will conduct the investigation independently, leaving local officials anxious about the impartiality of the federal probe.

Minnesota officials have publicly stated that the FBI has restricted their access to crucial materials in the investigation of the controversial shooting of Renee Good, a 37-year-old woman fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.

Protests erupted across Minneapolis following the incident, with residents expressing their outrage on the streets over the shooting of Good, who was allegedly shot while attempting to flee in her vehicle. Governor Tim Walz has criticized the Trump administration, alleging that state officials were intentionally sidelined from the inquiry into Good's death.

The conflicting narratives from local officials and the federal government have heightened tensions, with the Trump administration asserting that the ICE agent acted in self-defense, while state officials maintain that Good posed no threat.

In a troubling development, the Department of Homeland Security claims the fatal shot was fired because Good was allegedly trying to run over the agent. Nonetheless, Governor Walz fears that the FBI's exclusive control over the investigation undermines the integrity of the process.

During a news conference, Walz expressed concern about the potential for bias, stating, It feels now that Minnesota has been taken out of the investigation. It feels very, very difficult that we will get a fair outcome. Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has decided to withdraw from the investigation due to lack of access to necessary evidence and materials, complicating the legal ramifications of the case.

Despite the federal blockade, legal experts indicate that Minnesota may still pursue criminal charges against the ICE agent involved, in a move to ensure justice for Good and her community.

As demonstrations continue, the community mourns Good, who was remembered as a compassionate artist. Her mother described her as loving, forgiving, and affectionate amid calls for accountability from protesters demanding that her death not go unnoticed. Residents are rallying to honor Good and push for a thorough investigation, reflecting broader national tensions surrounding law enforcement and immigration practices.

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