Noem Reveals Results of Internal Review Of ICE Officer Who Shot Renee Good

🧵 1. Background: What Happened with Renee Good

On January 7, 2026, 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, a U.S. citizen and Minneapolis resident, was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer during a federal immigration enforcement operation in south Minneapolis.

Video and official timelines show officers encountered Good in her SUV on a residential street as ICE agents were operating nearby.

Multiple gunshots were fired by the ICE agent as her vehicle moved — three shots in under a second — killing her.

Federal officials, including Secretary Noem, claimed the agent acted in self-defense, alleging Good “attempted to run over” officers.

Independent analyses of footage and witness accounts have contradicted key elements of that narrative, including whether any agent was struck or in imminent danger.

The incident sparked local and national outrage, protests, and a broader debate about ICE tactics, use of deadly force, transparency, and federal oversight.

📌 2. Noem’s Acknowledgment of an Internal Review

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem publicly confirmed that:

The ICE officer involved in the shooting is subject to an internal review of his conduct under established federal processes for law enforcement use of force.

Noem stated the review follows standard ICE/DHS procedures that apply any time an officer uses lethal force.

She also indicated the officer had been placed on administrative leave for a brief period in the days immediately following the incident — a routine step during such reviews.

However, at the time of her statements:

No detailed findings of that internal review have been publicly released. There is no publicly available report, conclusion, or formal determination regarding whether the officer violated policy, will face discipline, or whether his actions are justified under ICE use-of-force standards.

Other U.S. officials confirmed the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division decided not to pursue a separate civil-rights criminal investigation tied to the shooting.

In a broader sense, the internal review Noem referenced is procedural and administrative — it is not equivalent to a criminal investigation, prosecution, or independent accountability mechanism. It typically focuses on whether agency policies and training were followed.

⚖️ 3. Internal Review vs. Criminal and Civil Investigations

It’s important to distinguish the types of review and investigation:

🧾 Internal Administrative Review (ICE/DHS)

Conducted by ICE or DHS investigators to determine compliance with agency policies on use of force and operational procedures.

Focuses on whether the officer followed internal rules, training, and law enforcement standards.

Results are usually not fully public and may result in discipline, further training, or exoneration — but rarely include full transparency.

Noem has said this review is underway (or has occurred) but has not released findings or details beyond procedural acknowledgment.

🕵️ Federal Criminal / Civil Rights Review

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division is the usual path for investigating potential unlawful use of force by law enforcement officers.

In the Good case, the Justice Department has publicly stated there is “no basis for a criminal civil rights investigation” into the ICE officer’s actions.

This means no federal criminal charges are being pursued, and the Civil Rights Division is not actively investigating the shooting.

That decision has itself drawn controversy—including resignations of DOJ prosecutors who objected to the handling of the investigation.

👥 4. Public & Political Reaction

The shooting and the handling of subsequent reviews have triggered diverse responses:

📣 Local and State Officials

Officials in Minnesota, including the Hennepin County Attorney, have criticized federal control of the investigation and called for local evidence sharing and oversight.

Minnesota’s Governor publicly expressed concerns about perceived federal bias and lack of state involvement.

🧑‍⚖️ Civil Rights Advocates

Many civil rights groups and activists have rejected the internal review process as insufficiently independent and called for public transparency, criminal accountability, and policy reform.

📊 Public Opinion

Polling shows ICE’s public approval ratings dropped significantly following the incident, with many Americans expressing disapproval of ICE’s practices.

📍 5. What Isn’t Known Publicly

Despite Noem’s announcements and media reporting:

🔹 No internal review report has been published or leaked.

🔹 No findings on whether the officer violated ICE policy or best practices have been confirmed.

🔹 No decisions on discipline, reassignment, firing, or exoneration have been publicly disclosed.

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