A new video shows more of what happened before a federal immigration officer shot and killed a woman during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis, adding context to a shooting that has sparked national debate on whether the officer acted in self-defense or recklessly.
The video, which is 3 1/2 minutes long and was filmed by a bystander, was posted Sunday by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. It shows federal officers and vehicles on a snowy street as a car horn blares on and off amidst the sounds of whistles.
The camera swings to the left, showing a red SUV blocking part of the road, with the woman inside, Renee Good, pressing the horn repeatedly. After over a minute, Good pulled the SUV back slightly, unblocking part of the road while appearing to wave at cars to pass.
Good’s wife is seen outside the red SUV, but the video doesn’t clearly show her position in the preceding minutes. After a blare from sirens, a dark truck with a flashing light pulls to a stop near Good’s vehicle. Two officers exit the truck and approach Good's car just before the video goes dark.
Bystander videos released last week showcase multiple angles of the chaotic moments that followed. A video filmed by the officer who fired at Good shows the tension escalating as officers command her to exit the vehicle.
As officers attempt to engage Good, her wife shouts for her to drive away, and the SUV accelerates forward, leading to a series of gunshots being heard. Subsequent footage indicates the officer who fired then holstered his weapon as the SUV is seen crashing into a parked car.
The incident has evoked strong emotions and critical discussions surrounding law enforcement engagement protocols in such scenarios.
