The incident unfolded amid a high-profile surge in immigration enforcement operations under the current administration. Good, a U.S. citizen described by family and supporters as a peaceful observer monitoring federal activities in her neighborhood, was behind the wheel of her Honda SUV when the encounter escalated. Federal officials, including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and spokespersons, initially described Good’s actions as an deliberate attempt to ram agents, labeling it an “act of domestic terrorism.” They claimed Ross feared for his life after being struck by the vehicle, suffering injuries including internal bleeding to the torso that required immediate hospital treatment.
However, conflicting accounts quickly surfaced. Bystander videos, cellphone footage (including some recorded by Ross himself), and subsequent analyses by outlets such as The New York Times showed no clear indication that Good’s vehicle ran over or seriously struck Ross in a manner that would cause catastrophic harm at that moment. Instead, footage suggested Ross positioned himself in front of the SUV, and the car began turning away shortly before shots were fired. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey publicly downplayed any severe impact on the agent, noting he walked away from the scene and appeared relatively uninjured in available clips. Continue reading…
