The Take Inside ICE’s deadly ‘surge’ in Minneapolis
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Jan 12, 2026 Jon Collins, a senior reporter at Minnesota Public Radio, dives into the harrowing details of a recent ICE operation in Minneapolis that left a community in uproar. He reports on the conflicting narratives surrounding the incident—official claims of self-defense versus local leaders’ demands for accountability. With compelling video evidence and emotional witness accounts, Collins highlights community anger and the fractured trust between federal agents and local authorities. He reflects on the broader implications for ICE operations amidst ongoing calls for reform.
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The Shooting On Portland Avenue
- Renee Good ran into a squadron of ICE agents on Portland Avenue while driving with her partner and dog.
- An ICE agent then shot her multiple times as her car crashed.
Opaque Federal Cooperation Raises Alarm
- Journalists confirmed the shooter's identity while ICE and DHS refused to release it, calling it doxxing.
- The FBI joined the probe but then limited state access, raising local concerns about transparency.
Video Contradicts Federal Self-Defense Claim
- Two competing narratives emerged: federal officials claim self-defense while city leaders say video contradicts that.
- Local videos and witnesses report she was surrounded and given contradictory orders before she accelerated.