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BREAKING: DOJ Launches Criminal Investigation Into Partner of Woman Shot by ICE Agent

Gary FranchiJanuary 18, 2026240 views
BREAKING: DOJ Launches Criminal Investigation Into Partner of Woman Shot by ICE Agent
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The Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into Rebecca Good, whose partner Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis after attempting to run the federal officer down with her vehicle earlier this month.

Federal investigators are now examining whether Rebecca Good interfered with or obstructed law enforcement officers in the critical moments leading up to the deadly encounter that has become a flashpoint in the immigration enforcement debate.

The incident occurred as ICE agents were conducting enforcement operations under President Trump's renewed commitment to removing criminal illegal aliens from American communities. Renee Nicole Good allegedly used her car as a weapon against the federal agent, forcing the officer to use deadly force in self-defense.

Another Case of Obstruction?

This investigation raises serious questions about the lengths some individuals will go to interfere with federal immigration enforcement. How many more people are actively working to obstruct ICE agents as they carry out their duty to protect American communities from criminal aliens?

The Trump administration has made it crystal clear that interfering with federal law enforcement operations will not be tolerated. Under the leadership of Attorney General Pam Bondi and with support from Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, federal agencies are cracking down on those who would impede the removal of dangerous individuals from our streets.

"When you obstruct federal agents doing their jobs, there will be consequences," a source familiar with the investigation told reporters.

This case highlights the dangerous reality ICE agents face every day as they work to make America safer. These brave men and women put their lives on the line to enforce our immigration laws, only to face violent resistance from those who believe they're above the law.

Patriots across the nation are watching to see if justice will finally be served for those who think they can interfere with the enforcement of our immigration laws. Will this investigation send a clear message that obstructing federal agents comes with serious consequences?

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Gary Franchi

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TaxpayerConcernedVerifiedJan 18, 2026
I hope they're looking into any gang connections or drug trafficking. These situations rarely happen in isolation - there's usually a bigger criminal network involved.
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VeteranVoiceVerifiedJan 19, 2026
That's what I was thinking too. ICE doesn't just randomly show up at someone's door.
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ConservativeVoter88VerifiedJan 19, 2026
This is why we need to support our ICE agents. They're out there risking their lives every day dealing with dangerous situations.
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BackTheBlue2024VerifiedJan 19, 2026
100% agree. These agents face life-threatening situations that most people can't even imagine.
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RealistViewVerifiedJan 19, 2026
My brother works for Border Patrol and he's told me about situations like this. There's usually a lot of criminal activity surrounding these cases that doesn't make it into the initial reports.
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BorderSecurityFirstVerifiedJan 20, 2026
About time they look into the partner's background. I'm betting there's a lot more criminal activity they'll uncover once they start digging.
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PatriotMom2024VerifiedJan 20, 2026
Finally! The DOJ needs to investigate ALL parties involved here, not just the ICE agent who was doing his job.
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TruthSeeker47VerifiedJan 20, 2026
Exactly! There's always more to these stories than the media tells us initially.
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CommonSenseConservativeVerifiedJan 20, 2026
The timing of this investigation is interesting. Wonder what evidence they've uncovered that we haven't heard about yet.
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AmericaFirst2024VerifiedJan 20, 2026
Good! Investigate everything!
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LawAndOrderUSAVerifiedJan 20, 2026
What's the partner's immigration status? That seems like a pretty important detail that's been conveniently left out of most reporting.