The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent who fatally shot Renee Good last week in Minneapolis, Jonathan Ross, suffered internal bleeding to the torso following the incident, according to two U.S. officials briefed on his medical condition.
The revelation adds another layer to a case that has already shaken the Minneapolis community and reignited national conversations around ICE enforcement, accountability, and the deadly consequences of federal immigration operations intersecting with civilian life.
According to officials, it remains unclear how extensive the internal bleeding was. While the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that Ross was injured, the agency has not yet responded to CBS News’ repeated requests for further medical details. That silence has only fueled frustration among advocates and community members who say transparency matters, especially when a civilian has lost their life.
Videos from the scene, which quickly circulated online, showed Ross walking away after the incident. He has not returned to work, according to one source, though no official reason has been publicly stated. For many watching from the outside, those visuals were jarring. They contrasted sharply with the grief unfolding in Renee Good’s community.
What Officials Are Saying About The ICE Agent’s Injuries
U.S. officials say Jonathan Ross suffered internal bleeding to the torso following the fatal shooting. However, the exact severity of the injury remains unclear. No detailed medical report has been released to the public, and officials have offered only limited confirmation that Ross was treated and later released from the hospital.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem previously acknowledged that Ross was taken to the hospital after the shooting and released the same day. According to Noem, Ross believed he was acting in self-defense and in defense of fellow agents at the time of the incident.
“The officer was hit by the vehicle. She hit him. He went to the hospital. A doctor did treat him. He has been released,” Noem told reporters on Jan. 7.
That statement has become central to the government’s framing of the incident. Officials emphasize Ross’ injuries as part of the narrative, suggesting a perceived threat that justified his response. Still, many critics argue that acknowledging an injury does not automatically explain or excuse the use of deadly force.
Videos from the scene showing Ross walking away have complicated the public’s understanding of the situation. While officials maintain he was injured, the visual evidence has left many asking how severe those injuries truly were and whether they align with the official account.
As the Department of Homeland Security remains tight-lipped, advocates say the lack of clarity deepens mistrust. Transparency, they argue, is not optional when the stakes involve both federal authority and a civilian death.
Jonathan Ross’ Law Enforcement History Adds Context
Jonathan Ross is a 10-year law enforcement veteran with ICE, and this was not his first serious on-the-job injury. Court records show that in June, Ross was seriously injured in a separate incident in the Minneapolis area. During an attempted arrest, he was dragged by a car, requiring 33 stitches and hospital care.
That prior incident now looms large in discussions about the shooting of Renee Good. Supporters of law enforcement point to Ross’ past injuries as evidence that ICE agents often face dangerous situations in the field. Critics, however, say repeated exposure to high-risk operations does not absolve agents from accountability when civilians are killed.
U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino told CBS News that Ross has faced ongoing threats following the shooting.
“He’s had several threats against his life,” Bovino said, adding, “he’s in a safe location. He’s recovering from those injuries, and we’re thankful that he’s recovering.”
That statement underscores how polarizing the case has become. On one side, federal officials stress officer safety and recovery. On the other, community members continue to mourn Renee Good and demand answers about why lethal force was used in the first place.