ICE Agent Hospitalized After Minneapolis Shooting
The ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week was quietly hospitalized with internal bleeding. This shocking detail adds a new layer to an already explosive case that has left the city searching for answers.
A U.S. official confirmed to CBS News that the agent, identified as Jonathan Ross, experienced internal bleeding in his torso following the encounter. The Department of Homeland Security verified he was injured but did not provide further details.
Video Shows Officer Leaving the Scene
Footage from the shooting shows Ross walking away after the incident. Sources say he has not returned to work, though they did not specify the reason.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed Ross was taken to a hospital and released the same day. She described him as an experienced officer who believed he acted in self-defense. “The officer was hit by the vehicle… He has been released,” Noem told reporters on January 7, 2026.
Ross has served in law enforcement for roughly 10 years, including prior service with the U.S. Border Patrol. Court records show he was seriously injured in a June 2025 incident in Minneapolis when a vehicle dragged him during an arrest attempt. U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino said Ross is safe and recovering.
GoFundMe Sparks Controversy
Following the shooting, a GoFundMe campaign supporting Ross quickly gained attention. As of January 15, 2026, donations had surpassed $739,000.
The fundraiser, organized by Michigan resident Clyde Emmons, stated: “The officer that was 1000 percent justified in the shooting deserves support.” Emmons said the funds would help Ross personally.
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman contributed $10,000 and explained on X that he supports the principle of “innocent until proven guilty.” He also planned to donate to Good’s family but said the campaign had already closed.
Questions remain about whether Ross can legally accept the funds. Federal ethics rules generally prohibit government employees from receiving payments that supplement their salaries.
Video Footage Adds More Questions
Cellphone video shows Good speaking calmly before the shooting. She told the officer, “I’m not mad at you,” seconds before being shot while driving away.
Good, 37, was a mother of three and had just dropped her youngest child at school. Friends described her as kind and gentle. Family members rejected claims she was involved in protests, saying she was simply heading home when she encountered ICE agents on a snowy street. Neighbors have posted signs calling for privacy and justice.
Ross’s Military and Law Enforcement Background
Ross served in the Indiana National Guard and was deployed to Iraq from 2004 to 2005. Afterward, he joined the U.S. Border Patrol before moving to ICE in 2015. His role involved identifying and arresting high-value targets.
The Case Continues to Unfold
As investigations, public debate, and fundraising efforts continue, attention remains on the fatal encounter that claimed Renee Good’s life and the actions of the ICE agent that day. Both local authorities and federal officials are monitoring developments closely.
