DOJ says won’t investigate ICE agent’s fatal shooting of Renee Good

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Lyndal RowlandsJanuary 19, 2026 at 06:02 AM
DOJ says won’t investigate ICE agent’s fatal shooting of Renee Good

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The US Justice Department (DOJ) announced it will not investigate the ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother, in St. Paul, Minnesota, on January 7, 2026. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the DOJ's civil rights unit will not investigate the shooting, arguing they only investigate when appropriate. The shooting occurred during protests against ICE, and has led to tense confrontations between residents and federal officers. While the DOJ will not investigate the agent, Blanche confirmed they are considering charges against Minnesota officials for allegedly encouraging the protests. Reports indicate questions remain surrounding the shooting, including the delay in administering CPR to Good.

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