In a dramatic reversal that has sent shockwaves through the already polarized national conversation surrounding the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, Becca Good—Renee’s longtime partner—has reportedly confessed to federal investigators that she deliberately incited the events leading to the death of Renee and the severe injury of ICE agent Jonathan Ross.
Less than 72 hours after being taken into federal custody on charges of obstruction of justice, impeding a federal officer, and conspiracy to interfere with law enforcement, Becca provided what sources describe as a “full, remorseful” admission during prolonged questioning. According to leaks from law enforcement officials briefed on the interrogation, Becca stated:
“I admit that I planned with Renee in advance to obstruct the ICE operation that morning. We had discussed multiple times how we would show up at raid sites, record everything, and create enough chaos to protect our neighbors. When the agents approached our vehicle, I yelled ‘Drive, baby, drive’ knowing it would force Renee to accelerate and potentially put the officer in danger. I wanted to make them back off. I never thought it would end like this… I’m so sorry.”
The confession, if fully corroborated, fundamentally alters the public narrative that has dominated headlines for the past two weeks. What began as widespread outrage over the shooting of an unarmed 37-year-old mother of three—portrayed by many as an innocent bystander supporting terrified immigrant neighbors—now includes allegations of premeditated interference that escalated into lethal violence.
Background: The January 7 Confrontation
The incident unfolded during “Operation Metro Surge,” a large-scale immigration enforcement action in the Twin Cities area. Renee Good and Becca were driving their maroon Honda Pilot after dropping their 6-year-old son at school when they encountered federal agents detaining individuals on a residential street near Portland Avenue.
Body-worn camera footage, bystander cellphone videos, and drone captures show Becca exiting the vehicle with her phone recording while Renee remained behind the wheel. Agents approached, ordering Renee to exit. She responded calmly: “That’s fine, dude. I’m not mad at you.” Tension rose rapidly. Becca can be heard shouting taunts at Agent Jonathan Ross—“Show your face,” “Go get yourself some lunch, big boy”—while continuing to film.
As one agent reached for the driver’s door handle, Becca yelled the now-infamous phrase: “Drive, baby, drive.” Renee reversed a short distance, then accelerated forward and to the side—away from the line of agents according to frame-by-frame analysis published by independent outlets. Ross fired three rounds through the windshield. Renee crashed into a parked sedan and died at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds. Ross was reportedly struck or clipped by the vehicle, suffering severe internal injuries from which he remains in critical condition.
DHS initially classified the event as “domestic terrorism,” asserting Renee had deliberately tried to run over officers. Minneapolis officials and civil rights groups countered that video evidence showed no high-speed ramming attempt and questioned the justification for lethal force against a moving vehicle.
The Confession: What Becca Allegedly Admitted
Federal sources say Becca’s statement—given after waiving her Miranda rights and in the presence of counsel—includes several key admissions:
- She and Renee had attended informal activist trainings on “non-cooperation” tactics and had participated in at least three previous ICE-observation events in 2025.
- They deliberately chose to stop and record during the January 7 raid, intending to “distract and document” agents to hinder arrests.
- Becca admits to encouraging Renee to flee rather than comply fully, believing it would de-escalate by forcing agents to disengage.
- She expressed deep remorse, stating she “never imagined Renee would be shot” and that the outcome has left her “destroyed.”
Prosecutors reportedly view the confession as corroborating physical and digital evidence, including deleted text messages recovered from Becca’s phone that allegedly discussed “showing up wherever the raids happen” and “not letting them take more people.”
Becca’s attorney, Antonio Romanucci of Romanucci & Blandin, immediately disputed the leaks: “Any so-called confession was extracted under extreme emotional duress following the violent death of her partner and the trauma of federal detention. We will challenge its voluntariness and context in court. Becca is a grieving widow, not a criminal mastermind.”
Political and Social Fallout
The confession has electrified already intense public debate. Conservative commentators and law-enforcement advocacy groups hailed it as vindication of Agent Ross and proof that “radical activists” deliberately provoke confrontations to demonize federal officers. President Trump referenced the development in a Truth Social post: “Finally the truth comes out—leftist agitators planned to attack our brave ICE heroes. Justice for Jonathan Ross!”
Progressive voices and immigrant-rights organizations countered that even if true, the admissions do not justify lethal force against an unarmed woman whose vehicle was not charging at officers. Protests in Minneapolis intensified overnight, with demonstrators chanting “No justice for Renee, no peace” outside the federal courthouse.
The case has also deepened internal rifts within the Department of Justice. The earlier resignation of six Minnesota federal prosecutors—protesting the prioritization of obstruction probes over a civil-rights investigation into the shooting—now appears prophetic to some observers.
What Comes Next
Becca Good faces potential federal indictment on multiple felony counts. If convicted, she could face years in prison. Meanwhile, Renee’s family continues a parallel civil lawsuit against ICE and Agent Ross (should he recover), alleging excessive force and wrongful death.
Agent Ross remains in critical but stable condition at Hennepin County Medical Center, where a steady stream of law-enforcement visitors and donated funds continue to support his recovery.
For many Americans, the twin tragedies—one dead, one critically injured—serve as a grim symbol of how deeply divided the nation has become over immigration, policing, protest rights, and the use of lethal force. Whether Becca’s confession brings closure or merely fuels more outrage remains to be seen.
As vigils for Renee continue under sub-zero temperatures and hospital staff fight to save Jonathan Ross, one thing is clear: January 7, 2026, will be remembered not only as a day of violence, but as the moment when grief, politics, and justice collided in irreversible ways.
