Kristi Noem doubles down on claim ICE agent killed woman in self-defense

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Anna BettsJanuary 8, 2026 at 08:32 PM

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is standing by her claim that an ICE agent acted in self-defense when fatally shooting Renee Nicole Macklin Good, 37, in Minneapolis on Wednesday. Noem stated Good was harassing agents and used her vehicle as a weapon, assertions disputed by local leaders, eyewitnesses, and video footage. The Minneapolis mayor called the DHS account "bullshit." The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has withdrawn from the investigation, stating the FBI will lead it and the BCA will no longer have access to necessary materials. Noem claims the BCA has no jurisdiction and was not cut out. The shooting occurred amid increased DHS immigration enforcement in Minnesota, and Noem is open to sending additional federal agents to Minneapolis.

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Somali 30% New York City 40% Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) 50% Jacob Frey ×260% Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ×370% Renee Nicole Macklin Good ×270% Minnesota ×470% Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) ×570% Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ×380% Minneapolis ×480% Kristi Noem ×690%

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shooting 90% ice agent 80% self-defense 80% minneapolis 70% kristi noem 70% investigation 60% immigration and customs enforcement 60% federal agents 50% domestic terrorism 50% dhs 40%

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