The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent identified as the shooter in the death of Renee Good, a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident, is Jonathan Ross – a veteran law enforcement officer with a background steeped in firearms training, tactical operations, and intelligence work. This revelation, confirmed by sworn testimony from a 2025 federal court case obtained by WIRED, underscores the specialized profile of the agent involved in the controversial shooting.
Prior Incident: A Pattern of Aggressive Tactics
Ross, a member of ICE’s Special Response Team (the agency’s equivalent of a SWAT unit), has prior experience leading multi-agency operations including the FBI. Testimony from last year details an incident involving Roberto Carlos Muñoz-Guatemala, where Ross pursued the man in unmarked vehicles after failing to execute a warrant at his home. The testimony reveals Ross physically intervened, breaking a car window and attempting to forcibly remove Muñoz-Guatemala, who then drove away while dragging him for an estimated 40 miles per hour. Ross required 33 stitches as a result. Muñoz-Guatemala was subsequently convicted of assault on a federal officer after calling 911 to report the incident. This case highlights a pattern of aggressive enforcement tactics that would later come into focus after Good’s death.
The Minneapolis Shooting and Official Response
Multiple news outlets including The Minnesota Star-Tribune, The Intercept, and The Guardian, have identified Ross as the shooter who killed Good during an immigration enforcement action in Minneapolis. Video footage appears to show Ross firing into Good’s vehicle as she attempted to drive away. While no evidence suggests the car struck him, analysis suggests Good was turning to avoid contact.
Vice President JD Vance publicly referenced the Muñoz-Guatemala incident, stating Ross “nearly had his life ended… dragged by a car… 33 stitches in his leg.” Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kirsti Noem labeled Good’s actions “domestic terrorism” while DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin refused to confirm Ross’s identity, arguing he “acted according to his training” and federal agents face constant threats from “violent agitators.”
Extensive Law Enforcement Background
Ross’s history includes service in the Indiana National Guard with a deployment to Iraq as a machine gunner from 2004 to 2005. After graduating college, he joined Border Patrol in 2007, working near El Paso, Texas, where he was also a field intelligence agent focused on cartel and smuggling investigations. In 2015, he transitioned to ICE, specifically the ERO division, targeting “higher-value” deportation cases in the Twin Cities area.
His role extends beyond standard enforcement: Ross is a firearms instructor, active shooter instructor, SWAT team member, and team leader overseeing joint operations with the FBI and other agencies. His testimony indicates he routinely develops targets, conducts surveillance, and executes arrest warrants. He also described encountering individuals who “act like they’re confused” during encounters, implying awareness of law enforcement presence.
Questionable Testimony and Ongoing Investigation
During the Muñoz-Guatemala trial, Ross claimed the suspect asked for an attorney, a claim his lawyer disputed as fabricated. The prosecutor acknowledged it was “grounds for impeachment.” An FBI investigation into Good’s killing is currently underway.
The incident raises critical questions about ICE’s aggressive enforcement tactics, the training of its officers, and accountability for use-of-force incidents. The fact that the agent involved has a documented history of escalating encounters underscores the need for greater transparency in federal immigration enforcement.
