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Jonathan Ross

ICE agent who shot and killed Renée Good in Minneapolis on 7 January 2026 during Operation Metro Surge.

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Background

Jonathan Ross is a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who shot and killed Renée Good, 37, in Minneapolis on 7 January 2026 as her vehicle passed him during Operation Metro Surge. The killing was the first of two civilian deaths involving federal enforcement officers in Minneapolis within three weeks.

As of April 2026, NPR reported that the federal investigation into the killing remained 'elusive' more than three months on, with no charges publicly announced. Ross remained an active federal agent as far as was publicly known.

Good's killing triggered protests that led to the death of Alex Pretti, shot by CBP officers on 24 January. Minnesota and Hennepin County subsequently sued the Trump administration for withholding evidence from the Pretti investigation. The two killings together are the primary context for calls by Labour unions and safety advocates for an ICE moratorium across all 2026 World Cup host cities.

Common Questions
Who is Jonathan Ross the ICE agent?
Jonathan Ross is a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent who shot and killed Minneapolis resident Renée Good on 7 January 2026 as her vehicle passed him during Operation Metro Surge.Source: NPR
Has Jonathan Ross been charged for killing Renée Good?
As of April 2026, no charges had been publicly announced against Jonathan Ross. NPR reported the federal investigation into Good's killing remained 'elusive' more than three months after the shooting.Source: NPR
What is ICE Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis?
Operation Metro Surge is the federal immigration enforcement push launched in Minneapolis in December 2025 that produced more than 3,000 arrests. ICE agent Jonathan Ross shot Renée Good under its authority on 7 January 2026.Source: NPR / The Athletic
Why is ICE enforcement in Minneapolis relevant to the 2026 World Cup?
US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis hosts four World Cup group-stage matches. The killings by ICE and CBP agents prompted France to issue the first travel advisory to name a host city, and Labour unions to demand a 39-day ICE moratorium across all host cities.Source: The Athletic / France Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Written with AI from Lowdown's published reporting. Not individually reviewed by an editor. Updated 19 April 2026. Editorial standards.