The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who shot and killed Renee Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, in Minneapolis on January 7, has been suspended pending an investigation into the case, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed.

DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin noted that Jonathan Ross was placed on administrative leave, although the start date of the suspension was not specified. Likewise, two other agents involved in the death of Alex Pretti, also in Minnesota, were suspended while investigations continue.

The Death of Renee Good

Renee Good died during an ICE operation that sparked protests in Minneapolis and other U.S. cities, fueled primarily by the “No Kings” movement, critical of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Protesters denounced the death of the mother and the lack of immediate medical assistance.

According to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Good allegedly attempted to run over an agent with her vehicle, prompting Ross to fire at least three shots. Noem assured media outlets such as CNN that the agent acted according to his training to protect himself and the public. Vice President JD Vance publicly backed the agent, stating that he enjoyed “absolute immunity” for his actions. Criticism of the Federal Investigation: The FBI investigation into Good's death has been criticized by Minnesota state officials, who claim they were excluded from accessing evidence. The local prosecutor's office obtained an emergency court order to prevent the DHS and federal agencies from destroying or altering evidence related to Pretti's death. On Wednesday, members of the Senate Judiciary Committee sent a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) requesting a civil rights investigation into Good's death.The senators noted that the DOJ's initial refusal to investigate this case "is emblematic" and reflects a tendency within the institution to prioritize the Trump administration's mass deportation agenda over the protection of civil rights.