The battle over the death of Renee Nicole Good has moved from the street corner where she died to the medical charts of the agent who shot her.
In a direct rebuttal to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s dismissive comments, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed Wednesday that ICE agent Jonathan Ross suffered internal bleeding to his torso after being struck by Good’s vehicle.
The revelation adds a critical layer of evidence to the Trump administration’s claim that the shooting was a clear-cut act of self-defense against “domestic terrorism,” while further inflaming local leaders who view the federal presence in their city as a hostile occupation.
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It's truly troubling how dismissive some leaders can be about real injuries sustained in the line of duty. Our law enforcement officers are not to be taken lightly, and it's critical we base our judgments on facts and the constitution, not just political narratives.
Frey's fridge theory is as cold as his leadership skills! Defend our agents! 🇺🇸
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The Medical Dispute: “Internal Bleeding” vs. “A Hop in His Step”
The controversy centers on the physical condition of Agent Ross in the immediate aftermath of the January 7th shooting.
According to DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, Ross was struck by Good’s Honda Pilot with enough force to cause internal hemorrhaging. While the specific extent of the bleeding remains classified, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed that Ross required hospital treatment before being released later that day.
This official medical account stands in stark contrast to the narrative pushed by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. Last Friday, Frey publicly mocked the agent’s injuries, suggesting they were fabricated or exaggerated to justify lethal force.
“The ICE agent walked away with a hip injury that he might as well have gotten from closing a refrigerator door with his hips,” Frey told reporters, his tone dripping with sarcasm. “Give me a break. No, he was not ran over. He walked out of there with a hop in his step.”
The release of the internal bleeding diagnosis is a calculated political counter-strike. By producing evidence of significant blunt-force trauma, the DHS is attempting to scientifically invalidate the Mayor’s “refrigerator door” theory and shore up the legal justification for the shooting.
Context: A History of Violence
Federal officials note that this is not Agent Ross’s first brush with vehicular violence. DHS records indicate that Ross was severely injured just last June when he was dragged by a fleeing suspect’s car during a separate operation in the Minneapolis area—an incident that required 33 stitches.
Vice President JD Vance referenced this history to explain the agent’s heightened state of alert.
“He’s in a safe location… recovering from those injuries,” Vance said, implying that the agent’s split-second decision to fire was informed by a very recent, near-death experience with a vehicle.
The Tape: “I’m Not Mad at You”
The medical dispute is playing out against the backdrop of recently released cell phone video that captures the surreal, calm-before-the-storm moments preceding the shooting.
The footage shows Good’s vehicle blocking a residential street. As Agent Ross approaches, Good is heard speaking through her open window. “That’s fine, dude,” she says. “I’m not mad at you.”
The situation devolves instantly when another agent orders her to exit the vehicle. The video captures the car reversing, then shifting forward. Federal officials argue the vehicle then accelerated toward Ross, “weaponizing” the car.
Local activists and Democratic officials argue the car was moving slowly or attempting to flee, characterizing the shots fired as an execution.
“Domestic Terrorism” vs. “Murder”
The rhetoric surrounding the case has become binary and extreme.
- The Administration View: Secretary Noem has unequivocally labeled Good’s actions—specifically her alleged involvement with the “ICE Watch” surveillance group—as “domestic terrorism.” The administration views the monitoring and impeding of federal agents as a coordinated attack on the rule of law.
- The Local View: Mayor Frey and Representative Ilhan Omar have framed the incident as a murder committed by an out-of-control federal force. Frey refused to walk back his “get the f— out” message to ICE, doubling down on his demand that federal agents leave his city.
As investigations by both the FBI and local authorities proceed, the diagnosis of “internal bleeding” has become more than a medical fact; it is now a piece of political ammunition. For the administration, it proves their agent was a victim. For the city, it is just another detail in a narrative they refuse to believe.
Mayor Frey always jumps to bash our brave ICE agents! It's typical Dems downplaying the real threat of domestic terrorism. Ross had internal bleeding, not a scrape! Thank God DHS is standing strong protecting us from the chaos these "sanctuary" cities create! 🇺🇸💪 #Trump2024