Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey publicly rejected federal claims that the woman killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis was a “domestic terrorist,” asserting that available video evidence shows no such threat and calling for an impartial investigation.

The victim, 37‑year‑old U.S. citizen Renee Nicole Good, was fatally shot on January 8, 2026, during an ICE enforcement operation in south Minneapolis. Federal authorities, including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, quickly characterized the incident as an act of “domestic terrorism,” alleging that Good “weaponized” her vehicle against agents. 

Mayor Frey challenged that narrative. During a press conference and subsequent media appearances, he said, “Anybody can see that this victim is not a domestic terrorist.” He reviewed video footage himself and described Good’s vehicle maneuvering as more consistent with attempting to leave the scene than with deliberately attacking agents. Frey added that calling her a terrorist before a full investigation is inappropriate and inflammatory. :

Frey also criticized the federal response to the shooting and the Trump administration’s framing of events, accusing officials of rushing to judgment and undermining public trust. He has urged that Minnesota state law enforcement be allowed to participate in the investigation alongside the FBI to ensure transparency and impartiality. Local leaders stress that a fair process is essential given conflicting accounts and circulating video evidence. 

The shooting has sparked protests and national debate over federal immigration enforcement tactics, use of force by ICE personnel, and how incidents involving civilian deaths should be described and investigated. While federal officials defend their response and insist the ICE agent acted in self‑defense, Frey and other Minnesota leaders argue that the label of domestic terrorism is both legally and factually unsupported and inflames community tensions.