"President Trump and members of his administration claim the woman had "weaponized her vehicle" and that the ICE agent acted in self-defense. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Wednesday said that deadly force is justified when faced with a weapon. "It's clearly established law that a vehicle driven by a person and used to harm someone is a deadly weapon," she said, adding, "So, I do believe that this officer used his training in this situation.""
"Within hours of the shooting, large crowds of people gathered on the street where Good was killed to hold a vigil. White roses and candles were placed in the snow surrounding a small wooden cross and a sign that read "Remember." Others held up posters that condemned ICE and demanded Good's death be brought to justice. The calls for accountability sound familiar to Trahern Crews, the co-founder of Black Lives Matter Minnesota."
"Protests continued for a second day in Minnesota and other states on Thursday, as demonstrators expressed grief and outrage over the death of Renee Nicole Good. The 37-year-old was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer on Wednesday morning. Good was shot while inside her car during an encounter with multiple ICE agents in south Minneapolis. The city has been the target of a large-scale immigration enforcement operation."
Protests continued for a second day in Minnesota and other states after 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by an ICE officer during a Wednesday morning encounter in south Minneapolis. Officials including President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem characterized the vehicle as a deadly weapon and defended the officer's use of force. Local leaders and eyewitnesses rejected those claims, called the shooting reckless, and bystander videos raised questions about federal agents' conduct. Vigils drew large crowds who placed white roses and candles and demanded justice, while organizers connected the killing to broader struggles for social justice and law enforcement accountability, prompting demonstrations nationwide.
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