Essential Details About the ICE Agent Who Fatally Shot Renee Nicole Good

| January 9, 2026 | Entertainment | No Comments

The officer at the center of this fatal incident has been identified as Jonathan E. Ross, a decade-long veteran of ICE’s specialized response unit. As fresh information emerges, the picture developing is one of an individual with a multifaceted background, both professionally and personally.

For the first time, Jonathan’s father has broken his silence, vigorously defending his son’s conduct, even as legal documents, real estate filings, and direct neighbor testimonies reveal a more complete and disputed narrative.

Prior Traumatic Incident: The 100-Yard Drag

Six months prior to Renee Nicole Good’s fatal shooting, Jonathan experienced a frightening high-speed arrest that resulted in severe injuries.

According to federal authorities and legal documents, Jonathan suffered significant injuries in June 2025 during an attempt to apprehend Roberto Carlos Muñoz, an undocumented individual with a troubling criminal background.

Federal agents had intercepted Roberto outside his Bloomington, Minnesota, residence on June 19th. When he attempted to escape, Jonathan and a colleague intervened, issuing commands in both English and Spanish.

Initially, Roberto provided documents. However, when he refused to leave the vehicle, the situation deteriorated rapidly. He accelerated as Jonathan attempted to access the door after breaking a rear window.

The agent’s arm became ensnared, and he was pulled for 100 yards along the street before managing to break free, his arms and hands severely lacerated and bloodied, necessitating 33 stitches.

Political Defense of the Agent

That violent encounter has now become pivotal in how some interpret the more recent and considerably more lethal confrontation involving Renee. During a White House media briefing, J.D. Vance intervened to defend the controversial officer.

“[T]hat very ICE officer nearly lost his life, dragged by a vehicle six months ago, 33 stitches in his leg. So perhaps he’s somewhat apprehensive about someone striking him with an automobile,” he stated.

Father’s Passionate Defense<

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The agent himself has maintained silence. However, his father, 80 years old and indignant, is advocating for him. “She struck him,” Ed Ross asserted. “He also had an officer whose arm was in the vehicle. He will face no charges.”

He characterized his son as “a devoted, conservative Christian, an exceptional father, an exceptional husband.” Ed continued, “You would never encounter a more pleasant, compassionate person […] I couldn’t be more proud of him.”

Personal Background

Jonathan, who also uses the name Jon, has resided on Minneapolis’s outskirts since 2015 and has worked as an immigration officer since at least 2013. He purchased his current residence that year for $460,000, financed through a Veterans Administration-backed mortgage.

Military license plates on his vehicle indicate overseas service. Born in Florida, Jonathan emerged from modest circumstances. His father, the same individual now publicly supporting him, declared bankruptcy in 1996, when Jonathan was merely 13.

Family With Immigration Connections

While Jonathan has become a focal point in the immigration discussion, his own family situation presents a contrasting narrative. He is married to a 38-year-old U.S. citizen whose parents are both physicians residing in the Philippines.

They married in August 2012, though social media content suggests they started their relationship in June of that year. One 2013 photograph from their period near El Paso, Texas, depicts her positioned beside a U.S. Border Patrol helicopter.

Additional posts display Spanish-language cookbooks and cultural artifacts from Latin America, introducing another dimension of intricacy to Jonathan’s persona as a strict enforcer.

Neighborhood Observations

Jonathan’s neighbors have also started providing accounts. Several verified to the Daily Mail that he had previously displayed pro-Trump flags, including a Gadsden flag featuring the well-known “Don’t Tread On Me” slogan.

His vehicle displayed bumper stickers supporting both Donald Trump and Vance during the election. “I believe he’s in the military. He has a military license plate,” one neighbor noted. “The wife is courteous, very pleasant, very friendly, while he’s very quiet. They have several children.”

The Fatal Encounter: January 7, 2026

As examination intensifies, the central question persists: What truly transpired on that street the day Renee perished?

The incident, documented on video and observed by shocked witnesses, remains under investigation. The lack of communication from law enforcement and federal authorities has only intensified the atmosphere of anxiety.

Renee was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent on the morning of January 7, 2026, during a turbulent federal operation in the city’s Powderhorn Park neighborhood.

First Witness Testimony

ICE agents had encircled a maroon Honda Pilot that had stopped in the middle of the street. A bystander’s disturbing video footage documented the frightening sequence of events: one officer attempts to access the driver’s door while another draws his firearm.

Screams Pierce the Street as a Woman Records the Tragedy

As gunfire erupts, a woman filming screams in terror. “No! No! What the [expletive]? What the [expletive] did you do? You’re [expletive] criminals!” she yells, her voice shaking with fury and shock.

She continues to denounce the officers, shouting “You! Shame!” repeatedly as neighbors begin emerging onto the street. When she tries to approach the vehicle, possibly to assist, agents immediately create a barrier.

Another agent responds with a decisive “No!”, prompting her to scream back, “No! You [expletive] shot someone in the [expletive] face! Do you have a conscience?”

The camera trembles as she continues shouting, “Don’t let the murderer leave! Don’t let the murderer leave!”

Her voice echoes long after the agents begin departing. “This is not okay! This is not okay!” she repeats, as sorrow and outrage spread through the block.

Second Witness Testimony

In a separate devastating video, a man identifying himself as a physician approaches the scene and volunteers to check Good’s pulse.

“Can I check her pulse?” he requests. An ICE agent immediately rejects him: “No! Back off! Now!” The doctor objects, declaring, “I’m a physician.”

“I don’t care!” the agent retorts. Another officer, more measured, steps forward. “We got the ambulance coming. I understand. Please give us a moment,” he says, adding, “We have our own medics.”

However, the crowd remains unconvinced. A woman shouts back, “Where are they? Where are they?” She informs the agents she no longer has faith in them after what they just did to her neighbor.

How The Incident Started

As documented by KARE 11, the incident transpired at the intersection of 34th Street and Portland Avenue, in the Powderhorn Park neighborhood. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ICE agents were executing “targeted operations” when they were allegedly confronted by individuals attempting to obstruct.

DHS spokesperson and assistant secretary for public affairs Tricia McLaughlin stated a woman “weaponized her vehicle” and attempted to run over officers. She elaborated:

“An ICE officer fearing for his life, the lives of his fellow officers and the lives of the public, fired defensive shots, used his training and saved his own life and that of his fellow officers. The alleged perpetrator was hit and is deceased. Thankfully, the ICE officers who were hurt are expected to make full recoveries.”

Video Evidence

Another video circulated online shows a burgundy SUV encircled by law enforcement agents. Gunshots are audible before the vehicle collides with a light pole. A bullet hole is apparent in the driver’s side windshield. Two parked vehicles appear to have sustained damage.

A witness informed the same news outlet that the woman appeared to be escaping from ICE agents when she was shot. The scene rapidly filled with law enforcement and stunned neighbors.

Minnesota State Senator Omar Fateh reported on X that he received accounts of a physician being prevented by federal agents from providing lifesaving CPR.

Broader Context

The ICE shooting that ended Good’s life isn’t the sole federal operation attracting examination. In a distinct incident last year, armed ICE agents executed a disputed arrest in Massachusetts.

Community Response and Ongoing Questions<

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The fatal shooting has sparked renewed examination of ICE’s forceful tactics and reignited discussions about federal authority versus community safety. Residents are now demanding transparency and accountability.

As investigations continue, the community grapples with fundamental questions about appropriate use of force, the circumstances that led to Good’s death, and whether the shooting was justified given the available evidence, including multiple video recordings from different angles.

 

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The stark contrast between official government statements characterizing Good as a “domestic terrorist” and community members’ descriptions of her as a compassionate poet, mother, and neighbor has deepened the controversy surrounding this case.