Minneapolis ICE shooting: Vance comments on new footage as victim’s wife says she was supporting neighbors – live
Vance shares new video footage from the viewpoint of the ICE agent who shot and killed Renee Nicole Good. Vice-President JD Vance has shared a video that is claimed to be from the phone of the federal agent who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good. The clip was initially published by a Minnesota-based conservative outlet, Alpha News. The Guardian has not yet been able to independently verify this video. In a post on X today, Vance shared the footage, which seems to be captured from the immigration agent’s perspective. “Many of you have been informed that this law enforcement officer was not struck by a vehicle, was not being harassed, and murdered an innocent woman,” the vice-president asserted. “The truth is that his life was in danger and he shot in self-defense.” However, the video does appear to show Good being recorded by the agent – identified by the Guardian as Jonathan E Ross – just before he shot her. Similar to other angles of the incident, a voice can be heard commanding Good to “get out of the fucking car” as he approaches her vehicle. She then seems to reverse her car before driving forward and attempting to flee when she is shot. In the footage shared by Vance, the camera tilts down as Good tries to escape, followed by gunfire. The camera rises again, revealing Good crashing into a parked vehicle. In the background, a voice exclaims “fucking bitch”. In 2024, Alpha News and one of its reporters faced a defamation lawsuit from Minneapolis police assistant chief Liz Blackwell over a documentary and book that criticized local authorities’ actions in response to George Floyd’s murder. This included allegations that Blackwell lied while testifying during the trial of Derek Chauvin, the officer who was ultimately convicted of killing Floyd. Nonetheless, last year a judge dismissed the lawsuit.
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Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature. Sitting alongside the president in today’s meeting is vice-president JD Vance, secretary of state Marco Rubio, energy secretary Chris Wright, and interior secretary Doug Burgum. Vance expressed praise for his boss during his remarks today. He pointed out that previous Republican and Democratic administrations “would lose hundreds or thousands of American lives” by entering into “endless quagmires”. Trump, according to Vance, “empowered” the American military to “stop the inflow of drugs” into the United States, as well as “control one of the great energy reserves” in the world. “He [Trump] managed to do this without losing a single American life in the process,” the vice-president further noted.
The president added that oil companies wishing to access Venezuela’s reserves will need to “invest at least $100bn to restore the capacity and infrastructure” there. “Venezuela has also agreed that the United States will start refining and selling up to 50m barrels of Venezuelan crude oil immediately,” Trump mentioned.
While addressing the audience today, the president stated that “some” of the revenue generated from Venezuelan oil production will be allocated back to the nation, while “some will go to the oil companies.” Trump confirmed that Venezuela has transferred 30m barrels of oil. “That amounts to about $4bn,” he remarked. “It’s currently en route to the United States. We want to express our gratitude to Venezuela for that.” The president added that the administration will determine which oil and gas companies will be granted access to Venezuelan production. “One of the reasons access was restricted … was due to security concerns, but now total security is guaranteed,” Trump told the executives in the East Room today. “You’re engaging with us directly. We don’t want you to deal with Venezuela at all.”
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Trump says latest seized oil tanker is on its way back to Venezuela
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We’re receiving more images from the protests against the increased federal law and immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, happening just two days after Renee Nicole Good’s fatal shooting. Federal Protective Service (FPS) agents remain on guard outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building during a protest against heightened immigration enforcement, following an ICE agent’s shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. Photograph: Tyrone Siu/Reuters Protesters are seen confronting law enforcement outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on Friday. Photograph: Adam Bettcher/AP ICE agents take a protester into custody outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building amid demonstrations against intensified immigration enforcement in Minneapolis on Friday. Photograph: Tyrone Siu/Reuters A protester challenges federal law enforcement outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on Friday. Photograph: Adam Bettcher/AP
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We will soon provide the latest updates from Donald Trump’s meeting with top US oil executives at the White House, which has just opened to the press.
Vance shares new video footage from the viewpoint of the ICE agent who shot and killed Renee Nicole Good. Vice-President JD Vance has shared a video claimed to be from the phone of the federal agent who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good. The clip was initially published by Alpha News, a conservative outlet from Minnesota. The Guardian has yet to independently verify this footage. In a post on X today, Vance shared the video, appearing to be from the immigration agent’s viewpoint. “Many of you have been told this law enforcement officer wasn’t hit by a vehicle, wasn’t being harassed, and murdered an innocent woman,” the vice-president states. “The truth is that his life was in danger and he shot in self-defense.” Yet, the video appears to show Good being recorded by the agent – identified by the Guardian as Jonathan E Ross – just before he shot her. Similar to other perspectives of the shooting, another officer can be heard instructing Good to “get out of the fucking car” as he approaches her vehicle. She seems to reverse her car before driving forward and trying to flee when she is shot. In the video shared by Vance, the camera tilts down when Good is attempting to escape, followed by gunfire. The camera raises again, revealing Good colliding with a parked vehicle. In the background, a voice yells “fucking bitch”. In 2024, Alpha News and one of its reporters faced a defamation lawsuit from Minneapolis police assistant chief Liz Blackwell over a documentary and book that criticized local authorities’ responses to George Floyd’s murder. This included allegations that Blackwell lied while on the stand during Derek Chauvin’s trial, the officer ultimately convicted of killing Floyd. Last year, however, a judge dismissed the lawsuit.
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Prosecutor Mary Moriarty, Hennepin county attorney, stated that she and Minnesota attorney general Keith Ellison were appealing to the public for any additional evidence they may have from the ICE shooting, emphasizing the necessity to preserve materials before they might be lost or videos deleted. The two top law officials maintained a calm direction during a press conference earlier, addressing how state investigators had initially been included in the investigation into Renee Good’s killing but were subsequently cut out. “It was meant to be a joint investigation based on discussions we had with the federal government and the FBI. Then that changed. I can’t explain why,” Moriarty remarked. The original plan was for the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to take part, a unit created after George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police in 2020, tasked with leading the largest investigations in the state. People gather around a makeshift memorial at the site of the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. Photograph: Tyrone Siu/Reuters
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Minnesota attorney general implores public to send in evidence from fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good
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The attorney general of Minnesota and the county prosecutor overseeing Minneapolis have made a public appeal requesting citizens to submit their own evidence related to the fatal shooting of a resident by an immigration officer on Wednesday. The appeal emerges amid rising anger that local and state authorities have been excluded from the official investigation into the tragedy by the federal government. Keith Ellison, the state AG and a Democrat, held a press conference early on Friday, shortly after Minneapolis mayor’s, and urged individuals to submit potential evidence they might have collected at the scene, including video footage. “We still know there is evidence available and we want to ensure it is collected,” he stated. Hennepin county attorney Mary Moriarty mentioned that federal investigators had taken control of the vehicle in which Renee Good was shot dead by an ICE officer. Minnesota officials are hopeful they will gain access to the FBI’s findings from the vehicle, though they currently have no confirmation on that.
Keith Ellison, attorney general of Minnesota, at the state capitol in St Paul. Photograph: Kerem Yucel/The Guardian
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Renee Nicole Good’s wife says she was supporting neighbors
Becca Good, the spouse of Renee Nicole Good, who was shot dead by an ICE officer on Wednesday, described the mother of three as “pure love … pure joy … pure sunshine.” On the day Renee was killed, Becca stated, “We stopped to support our neighbors. We had whistles. They had guns.” The individuals responsible for this, she noted, “harbored fear and anger in their hearts … we must show them a better way.” Here is the statement she released with MPR:
First, I wish to express my appreciation to all those who have reached out from across the country and the globe to support our family. This kindness from strangers serves as the most fitting tribute because anyone who has ever met my wife, Renee Nicole Macklin Good, understands that above all, she embodied kindness. In fact, kindness emanated from her. Renee sparkled. She literally sparkled. I mean, she didn’t wear glitter but I swear she had sparkles emanating from her pores. Constantly. You might think it’s merely my affection speaking, but her family expressed the same sentiment. Renee was composed of sunshine. Renee lived by a fundamental belief: there is kindness in the world, and we must do everything possible to locate it where it exists and nurture it where it’s needed. Renee followed Christian principles, recognizing that every religion conveys the same essential truth: we are meant to love each other, take care of one another, and ensure each other’s safety and well-being. Like countless individuals throughout time and place, we moved to carve out a better life for ourselves. We chose Minnesota as our home. During our entire road trip here, we held hands in the car while our son drew on the windows to pass the time and entertain himself. What we discovered upon our arrival was a lively and welcoming community; we made friends and spread joy. While any place we shared was home, there was a strong sense of unity here in Minneapolis, as we looked out for one another. Here, I had ultimately found peace and security. That has been taken from me for eternity. We endeavored to raise our son with the belief that no matter one’s origins or outward appearance, everyone deserves compassion and kindness. Renee lived this conviction daily. She is pure love. She is pure joy. She is pure sunshine. On Wednesday, January 7th, we took a moment to support our neighbors. We possessed whistles. They carried guns. Renee leaves behind three remarkable children; her youngest is merely six years old and has already lost his father. I am now left with the task of raising our son and continuing to teach him, as Renee believed, that there are individuals working toward creating a better world for him. Those responsible for this act were driven by fear and anger, and we need to offer them a better way forward. We appreciate the privacy you are allowing our family as we mourn. We thank you for ensuring that Renee’s legacy embodies kindness and love. We honor her memory by living according to her values: rejecting hate and embracing compassion, turning away from fear and striving for peace, refusing division and acknowledging that we must unite to construct a world where we can all return safely to the people we cherish.
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Federal officers are leaving Louisiana immigration crackdown for Minneapolis – AP
Federal immigration officers are withdrawing from a crackdown in Louisiana and relocating to Minneapolis in a sudden shift from an operation that had sparked protests around New Orleans and aimed to make 5,000 arrests, as indicated by documents acquired by the Associated Press. The transition seems to indicate a conclusion of the Louisiana deployment, known as “Catahoula Crunch,” which commenced in December with over 200 officers being dispatched. Initially, the operation was expected to continue into February, rapidly raising concerns within immigrant communities. As of December 18, approximately 370 arrests had been made during the operation. The Trump administration has been dispatching thousands of federal officers to Minnesota as part of a large-scale new enforcement campaign, partly linked to allegations of fraud involving Somali residents. Over 2,000 agents are participating in what the Department of Homeland Security has referred to as the largest immigration enforcement initiative ever. Yesterday, the New York Times reported that the Trump administration would send more than 100 US Customs and Border Protection agents and officers to Minnesota following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer, with these agents being redirected from activities in Chicago and New Orleans. Documents obtained by the AP suggested that federal officers in Louisiana continued to leave for Minneapolis late this week. “For the protection of our law enforcement, we do not disclose operational details while they are ongoing,” the DHS stated on Friday in response to inquiries regarding whether the Louisiana deployment was concluding to redirect officers to Minnesota.
US border patrol agents detain a man on the first day of ‘Catahoula Crunch’ in New Orleans on December 3. Photograph: Ryan Murphy/Getty Images
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Senators urge Apple and Google to remove Musk’s X and Grok from app stores over sexual deepfakes – NBC News
According to NBC News, three Democratic senators have called on Apple and Google to remove Elon Musk’s apps X and Grok from their app stores following the use of xAI’s Grok AI tool to inundate X with sexualized nonconsensual images of actual individuals. Hours later, X limited Grok’s image generation to paying premium subscribers, seemingly restricting the types of images Grok can produce on the platform, according to NBC News’s report. The Grok reply bot on X has generated thousands of sexualized images an hour this week, mostly of women but occasionally of children, as reported previously by NBC News. Despite X appearing to adjust its policy on the social media platform, the standalone Grok application and website will still generate sexualized deepfakes. In an open letter directed to Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai, senators Ron Wyden of Oregon, Ed Markey of Massachusetts, and Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico requested that the companies “enforce” terms of service that seemingly prohibit the activity that has surged on X and is still feasible on Grok. The terms of service for both Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store seem to expressly disallow apps that allow the creation of sexualized images of individuals without their consent, the senators noted.
Apple and Google must eliminate these apps from their respective application stores until X resolves its policy violations.
They went on to state:
Users of X have utilized the app’s Grok AI tool to create nonconsensual sexual imagery of real, private citizens at scale. This pattern has included Grok altering images to depict women being sexually assaulted, humiliated, harmed, and even killed. Turning a blind eye to X’s reprehensible conduct would render your moderation practices a mere facade. Indeed, failing to take action would undermine your claims publicly and in court that your app stores provide a safer user experience compared to allowing users to download applications directly to their devices.
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The Supreme Court is set to issue its next batch of opinions on Wednesday, January 14. This will be the next opportunity for the justices to provide a ruling on the legality of Donald Trump’s extensive tariffs.
Top banking committee Democrat warns against ‘handouts’ or ‘special favors’ ahead of Trump’s meeting with oil executives
Elizabeth Warren, the leading Democrat on the Senate banking committee, cautioned against “billions in handouts” to oil companies scheduled to meet with Donald Trump at the White House today, thereby leaving “American taxpayers to bear the cost”. The president is expected to meet with CEOs from Exxon, Shell, and ConocoPhillips, alongside a representative from Chevron later today to discuss managing Venezuela’s oil production. “The American people opted for reduced costs, not for the US military to engage Venezuela or for their hard-earned tax dollars to be used to benefit Big Oil,” she stated in a statement. “These oil executives should assure that they will not pursue or accept taxpayer subsidies or special favors from the White House.”
Updated at 16.47 GMT
Earlier, we reported that the Supreme Court did not deliver a highly awaited ruling concerning the legality of Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. The court did, however, issue a decision in a case permitting federal prisoners to mount repeated challenges to their convictions.
In response to inquiries from reporters today, Jacob Frey dismissed any claims from the administration asserting that his remarks have been “inflammatory” since Wednesday’s shooting and the subsequent protests in Minneapolis. “I dropped an F-bomb. They killed somebody. Which of those is more inflammatory? I’m going with the killing somebody,” Frey stated. The mayor also countered the Trump administration’s assertions that Good struck the ICE agent responsible for her death. “Review the video from every possible angle. I mean, the ICE agent exited with a hip injury that he might as well have sustained from closing a refrigerator door with his hips,” Frey noted. “No, he was not run over. He exited with a spring in his step.” Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey addresses a press conference following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent on Friday. Photograph: Tyrone Siu/Reuters
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Published: 2026-01-09 20:25:00
source: www.theguardian.com
