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HRW Calls ICE Shooting of Renee Good ‘Unjustified’ as Agent Video Raises New Questions

The FBI is reviewing the killing after rights advocates say footage undercuts claims of self-defense.

Overview

  • A 47-second clip filmed by the ICE agent and published by Alpha News shows Renee Good seated in her vehicle speaking as the officer circles and records her license plate shortly before the shooting.
  • Human Rights Watch said its analysis of multiple videos indicates the agent could not have reasonably feared death or serious injury and called the killing an unjustified murder.
  • Federal authorities said the agent was injured and treated, and the FBI has opened an investigation into the incident.
  • Administration figures, including JD Vance and officials citing Kristi Noem, assert Good tried to run over the officer and describe the shooting as self-defense, a claim disputed by witnesses and HRW.
  • Witnesses told HRW that agents blocked immediate medical aid and that ICE vehicles impeded ambulance access, allegations the group highlighted in urging a public, exhaustive investigation.