Minneapolis ICE shooting: 11 protesters arrested Thursday

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - People gathered outside the federal Whipple Building in Minneapolis to protest ICE a day after an ICE official fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good.

Federal officials are claiming the shooting was self-defense, while Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and others dispute the claim. The incident was captured on various videos from different angles.

Community members planned an "emergency nonviolent protest" and march to the Whipple Building to demand ICE leave Minnesota, saying in a press release, "ICE has been terrorizing our immigrant neighbors and has now horrifyingly murdered a community member in cold blood."

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9 p.m. - 11 protesters arrested outside Whipple Building 

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says they arrested 11 protesters outside the federal Whipple Building in Minneapolis Thursday. The protesters were arrested on "assault and obstruction charges." 

According to DHS, 600 protesters gathered outside the building. Officials state that some protesters were blocking law enforcement vehicles from entering the building, and were "assaulting and spitting on federal law enforcement."

6:30 p.m. - Protesters gather in Minneapolis 

The community has gathered on Lake Street and Chicago Avenue to protest ICE's presence in Minneapolis. 

4:45 p.m. - ICE arrests several individuals Wednesday

DHS says ICE arrested over a dozen individuals who they say are illegal immigrants in Minneapolis Wednesday.  

3:45 p.m. Protests continue at Whipple Building

A crowd continues to protest outside the Whipple Building, the federal building at Fort Snelling that houses the ICE headquarters for the region.

Shortly after 3:30 p.m., FOX 9 crews saw federal authorities charge into the crowd of protesters. Cameras saw officers take at least one man into custody moments later.

It appeared that someone had thrown something at agents before officers charged into the crowd.

3:25 p.m. – Gov. Walz authorized Minnesota National Guard to stage for support

Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the Minnesota National Guard to stage and be ready to support local law enforcement in the aftermath of the shooting of Renee Nicole Good.

The governor says: "Minnesotans have met this moment. Thousands of people have peacefully made their voices heard. Minnesota: thank you. We saw powerful peace," said Governor Walz.  "We have every reason to believe that peace will hold. Yesterday, I directed the National Guard to be ready should they be needed. They remain ready in the event they are needed to help keep the peace, ensure public safety, and allow for peaceful demonstrations."

Wednesday, the governor said he had issued a warning order to guard members to be prepared to deploy.

1:54 p.m. – Hennepin County Attorney looking at options

In a statement Thursday afternoon, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office says it is looking at "all options" to ensure a state investigation into the death of Renee Nicole Good can continue. The statement comes after the Minnesota BCA learned it was being pulled off the investigation into the Minneapolis ICE shooting.

The county attorney says in full:

"After the FBI rescinded its cooperation agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, our office immediately began exploring all options to ensure a state level investigation can continue.

"If the FBI is the sole investigative agency, the State will not receive the investigative findings, and our community may never learn about its contents.

"We are speaking to our local partners on paths forward that will allow us to review the investigation and be transparent in our decision making."

1:18 p.m. – FOX 9 confirms name of ICE agent involved in shooting

FOX 9 has confirmed Jonathan Ross was the ICE agent involved in Wednesday's shooting in south Minneapolis.

DHS officials confirmed to FOX 9 that the agent involved in Wednesday's shooting was also the agent who was dragged 50 yards by a suspect in Bloomington back in June.

Court records from that criminal case identify the officer as Jonathan Ross.

MORE DETAILS: ICE officer who fatally shot woman in Minneapolis identified

12:44 p.m. – Vance says ICE officer protected by ‘absolute immunity’

Vice President J.D. Vance says the ICE officer involved in the shooting in Minneapolis is protect by absolute immunity – which protects government officials from criminal prosecution.

The assertion came as Vance was asked about state officials investigating the shooting.

"I wish the state officials in Minnesota would investigate why you have so many people who are using their vehicles and other means to actually interfere with a legitimate law enforcement operation," said Vance. "The precedent here is very simple. You have a federal law enforcement official engaging in federal law enforcement action. That's a federal issue. That guy is protected by absolute immunity. He was doing his job."

"The idea that Tim Walz and a bunch of radicals in Minneapolis are going to go after and make this guy's life miserable because he was doing the job that he was asked to do is preposterous," Vance continued. "The unprecedented thing is the idea that a local official can actually prosecute a federal official with absolute immunity. I've never seen anything like that. It would get tossed out by a judge. So what I'd like Minnesota to focus on is the real issue that they're encouraging people – Minneapolis officials are encouraging people to commit violence against ICE officials. It's ridiculous; it's got to stop."

However, it should be noted that absolute immunity typically doesn't apply to law enforcement. Supremacy clause immunity is the legal standard that allows federal law enforcement to avoid state charges for acts committed in the course of their job duties. However, the clause requires the acts be authorized by federal law and be necessary and proper.

12:38 p.m. – Vance says ICE shooting was ‘tragedy of her own making’

Vice President J.D. Vance says the woman shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis was "part of a broader left wing network" aimed at preventing ICE agents from doing their work.

"If the media wants to tell the truth, they ought to tell the truth that a group of left-wing radicals have been working tirelessly, sometimes using domestic terror techniques to try to make it impossible for the President of the United States to do what the American people elected him to do, which is enforce our immigration laws," says Vance.

"The simple fact is, what you see is what you get. In this case, you have a woman who was trying to obstruct a legitimate law enforcement operation," said Vance. "Nobody debates that. You have a woman who aimed her car at a law enforcement officer and pressed on the accelerator. Nobody debates that."

"I can believe that her death is a tragedy, while also recognizing that it's a tragedy of her own making and a tragedy of the far left who has marshaled an entire movement, a lunatic fringe, against our law enforcement officers," said Vance.

11:37 a.m. – Gov. Walz pressing for BCA to be brought back into investigation

Gov. Tim Walz says he is pushing for the Minnesota BCA to be brought back into the investigation into the shooting of Renee Nicole Good.

"It feels very, very difficult that we will get a fair outcome," said Walz. "And I say that only because people in positions of power have already passed judgment, from the president to the vice president to Kristi Noem, have stood and told you things that are verifiable, false, verifiably inaccurate. They have determined the character of a 37-year-old mom that they didn't even know, don't know. They've determined that the actions are done."

The governor also urged Minnesotans to remain peaceful after clashes Thursday morning between protesters and federal authorities at the Whipple Building.

The City of Minneapolis also decried the decision, writing: "The decision to remove the BCA from the ICE fatal shooting investigation is deeply disappointing. We are concerned that the investigation is proceeding without state partners, and we are calling for a clear and transparent process that includes state investigating agencies."

11:32 a.m. – Ellison says state could investigate case anyway

Speaking on CNN, Attorney General Keith Ellison suggested the state could investigate the ICE shooting in Minneapolis without federal approval.

"By the way, state authorities can investigate anyway," said Ellison. "We don't need their authority. It's at least arguable – and I believe substantially arguable – that there's a violation of Minnesota statues here, and I can think of a number of potential charges. All of them depend on an investigation though. And the federal govt can't stop Minnesota from doing its own, but I would hope it wouldn't come to that."

11:31 a.m. – Sen. Smith demands answers on BCA freeze out

Sen. Tina Smith says her office is reaching out to the FBI for answers on why the BCA has been blocked out of the investigation into the shooting of Renee Nicole Good.

Smith says she thinks the investigation will now "have no credibility in Minnesota and around the country."

10:58 a.m. – Sec. Noem says ICE officer 'spending time with family'

Sec. Kristi Noem says the ICE officer involved in Wednesday's fatal shooting of Renee Nicole is "spending time with family" when asked if he has been suspended.

Noem says the department is following normal protocol in investigating the shooting.

9:58 a.m. – BCA blocked from investigation into ICE shooting

In a statement Thursday morning, the Minnesota BCA says it is no longer involved in the investigation into the shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer.

The BCA says initially it had been tasked to review the use of force by the ICE agent with the FBI. However, later in the day on Wednesday, officials say the FBI informed the BCA that the U.S. Attorney's Office had reversed that decision, removing the BCA from the investigation.

The statement reads: "Without complete access to the evidence, witnesses and information collected, we cannot meet the investigative standards that Minnesota law and the public demands. As a result, the BCA has reluctantly withdrawn from the investigation. The BCA Force Investigations Unit was designed to ensure consistency, accountability and public confidence, none of which can be achieved without full cooperation and jurisdictional clarity."

The BCA goes on to add: "We expect the FBI to conduct a thorough and complete investigation and that the full investigative file will be shared with the appropriate prosecutorial authorities at both the state and federal levels."

9:04 a.m. – Ramps to Whipple Building blocked

MnDOT has blocked exit ramps from Highway 62 to the Whipple Building. Ramps are also closed from Highway 55 to Hiawatha.

FOX 9 crews saw MnDOT equipment blocking the ramp at Highway 62 and Federal Drive.

The Whipple Building is a federal facility that houses the regional ICE headquarters.

8:44 a.m. – Minneapolis Public Schools confirm incident at Roosevelt HS

Minneapolis Public Schools confirm an incident involving federal authorities happened Wednesday after the shooting at Renee Nicole Good.

Videos posted online appeared to show a confrontation involving ICE agents and students at the school, and the use of a chemical irritant like tear gas.

The statement says: "Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) is aware of an incident that happened after school yesterday, outside of Roosevelt High School. This incident involved federal law enforcement agents and is currently under investigation. We are working with our partners including the City of Minneapolis and others to support the individuals directly impacted. Minneapolis Public Schools is committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming learning environment for all of our students. All MPS schools are closed today, January 8 and tomorrow, January 9 out of an abundance of caution."

The teachers union said in its own statement that ICE agents deployed gas while detaining a school worker during dismissal.

The Minneapolis Federation of Educators statement reads: "We will not tolerate ICE inhibiting our city’s youth from their constitutional right to attend school safely or inhibiting educators from doing their job. This is the moment to act. All MFE members and Minneapolis community members who have not done so already are encouraged to attend MONARCA upstander training and to become connected with their local community rapid response networks. This is our home. These are our neighbors. This will not stop without all of us joining together. WE keep us safe."

8:30 a.m. – Protesters clash with feds at Whipple Building

Protesters clashed briefly with federal authorities in riot gear outside the Whipple Building during an anti-ICE protest on Thursday morning.

Around 8 a.m., federal law enforcement officers lined up outside the building. At one point, around 8:15 a.m., the officers pushed into the crowd, threw several people to the ground, and made at least two arrests. At some point, it appeared federal authorities deployed chemical irritants.

The crowd chanted "shame" as protesters were removed by federal officials. After the arrests were made, federal authorities retreated back toward the building. Authorities appear to have formed a human wall to protect the federal building.

8:20 a.m. – DHS tweets about fraud investigation

The Department of Homeland Security tweeted then deleted a video of FBI and DHS investigation raiding a business in Minnesota.

DHS said the raid was part of a fraud case.

The tweet read: "Under the leadership of @Sec_Noem, Homeland Security Investigators are going door to door collecting evidence and investigating fraud in Minneapolis and across the country. HSI will leave no stone unturned. The Trump administration will follow the law and is not afraid to use denaturalization and deportation. If you are complicit in defrauding the American people, your days are numbered."

8:05 a.m. – Memorial grows at shooting scene; Portland Ave. blocked with makeshift barrier

A memorial in south Minneapolis at East 34th Street and Portland Avenue is continuing to grow as mourners honor the life of Renee Nicole Good, the woman shot and killed by an ICE officer on Wednesday.

Protesters have erected a makeshift barrier of debris blocking traffic off along Portland Avenue, preventing traffic from going past the shooting scene.

7:30 a.m. – Protest grows at Whipple Building

An anti-ICE protest at the Whipple Building at Fort Snelling has grown over the past hour. Dozens of protesters have gathered in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good at the hands of an ICE officer in south Minneapolis on Wednesday.

The Whipple Building is a federal building that houses the regional ICE headquarters. The area has been an active hub for ICE officers and protesters during the recent immigration enforcement surge by the Trump administration.

6:45 a.m. — 30 people at Whipple Building

About 30 people have gathered at the Whipple Building in Minneapolis, where an anti-ICE protest is planned for 7 a.m. 

According to a media advisory, an "emergency nonviolent protest" will start at Fort Snelling Park and Ride South Lot and march to the Whipple Building to demand ICE leave Minnesota because ICE has been "terrorizing our immigrant neighbors and has now horrifyingly murdered a community member in cold blood."

6 a.m. - Minneapolis schools closed Thursday, Friday after shooting

Minneapolis Public Schools are canceling classes on Thursday, Jan. 8 and Friday, Jan. 9, and there will be no e-learning. Officials say they are making the move "out of an abundance of caution" after Wednesday's incidents around the city.

Read more about this here. 

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