Police Chief Calls Out Trump’s ICE
The Minneapolis police chief is raising new questions about the actions of a federal immigration agent involved in a fatal shooting earlier this month, adding another layer to a case that has already sparked national debate.
Police Chief Brian O’Hara said he is concerned that basic law-enforcement safety procedures may not have been followed during the encounter, which ended with the death of protester Renee Good. His comments came during a nationally televised interview that aired Sunday.
The incident has become deeply divisive, with Americans split over whether the shooting was a tragic mistake or a case of an officer responding to a perceived threat in a fast-moving situation.
After reviewing video footage of the encounter, O’Hara said he was troubled by the agent’s positioning near Good’s vehicle shortly before shots were fired.
“It’s unclear why the officer appears to place himself directly in the path of the vehicle,” O’Hara said. “There are well-established steps officers are trained to follow when approaching someone inside a car, primarily to protect themselves and prevent escalation.”
Federal officials have accused Good of deliberately confronting immigration officers. At the same time, publicly released footage from earlier in the incident shows her vehicle blocking traffic before agents approached, a detail that has fueled differing interpretations of what unfolded.
Authorities confirmed last week that the ICE agent involved, identified as Jonathan Ross, suffered internal injuries after being struck by the vehicle moments before he opened fire.
Despite his concerns, O’Hara emphasized his support for firm and focused law-enforcement operations, particularly those targeting violent criminals.
“Carefully planned, targeted operations against dangerous offenders are absolutely necessary,” he said. “My concern is whether decision-makers in Washington fully understand the realities officers face on the ground.”
The interview also highlighted the heightened tensions surrounding immigration enforcement. During filming, a protester shouted insults at the police chief, accusing him of enabling federal immigration efforts.
O’Hara dismissed the outburst, stressing that free speech has limits when it interferes with public safety.
“People are entitled to their opinions,” he said. “But physically obstructing law enforcement is illegal, and that line cannot be crossed.”
The shooting remains under investigation, and the case continues to underscore the growing strain between federal immigration enforcement, local police leadership, and politically charged protest movements across the country.
