Minneapolis ICE shooting updates: Protests remain peaceful despite arrests: Officials
The mayor praised demonstrators for keeping things civil.
Tensions are flaring in Minneapolis after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot a 37-year-old woman on Wednesday.
The Department of Homeland Security has alleged that the victim, Renee Good, was attempting to run over law enforcement officers when an ICE officer fatally shot her Wednesday morning -- a claim that local officials have disputed.
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Governor Walz declares Friday as a 'Day of Unity'
Governor Walz of Minnesota has declared Friday as a "Day of Unity" in remembrance of Renee Good, the woman who was fatally shot in her car by an ICE agent earlier this week.
“While we cannot bring back Renee Nicole Good, we can honor her life by standing together for decency, democracy, compassion, and our shared values. I invite all Minnesotans and Americans to join me in a day of unity, and honoring her with a moment of silence and participating in acts of service,” Walz said.
Walz is encouraging people to observe a moment of silence at 11 a.m. ET.
-ABC News' Ahmad Hemingway
ICE officer in Minneapolis shooting suffered injuries during June arrest
The ICE officer who fired the shots that allegedly killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis on Wednesday has been identified as Jonathan Ross, according to sources and federal court records from a prior case in which Ross was injured.
The Department of Homeland Security says the officer fired on Good after she allegedly tried to ram officers with her vehicle.
In a social media post on Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security said the officer was "dragged in June by a child sexual predator trying to evade an immigration enforcement arrest. He suffered severe injuries and required 33 stitches. ICE officers put their lives on the line every day to defend American communities."
The post also links to a previous post by DHS in June when the incident occurred, identifying the suspect as Roberto Carlos Munoz. Federal court records in that case identify the ICE officer Jonathan Ross as witness in the case and include photos of his injuries. The court record also describes two separate cuts requiring 20 and 13 stitches, respectively.
When asked for comment on the identity of the ICE agent who fired the shot that allegedly killed Good, DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin responded: “We are not going to expose the name of this officer. He acted according to his training."
She added, "This officer is a longtime ICE officer who has been serving his country his entire life."
Without naming the officer, she said he has more than 10 years of experience as ICE deportation officer and was selected for ICE's Special Response Team. She said the officer had training in several specialized skills, including advanced firearms training.
"DHS will never confirm or deny attempts to dox our law enforcement officers," McLaughlin said. "Doxxing our officers put their lives and their families in serious danger."
-ABC News' Victor Ordonez, Eileen Murphy, Jack Date and Josh Margolin
National Guard authorized to be 'staged and ready to support': Walz's office
Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the Minnesota National Guard to be "staged and ready to support" law enforcement if needed, his office said Thursday, noting the order is out of an "abundance of caution."
The executive order provides the ability for the National Guard to assist local law enforcement with protecting critical infrastructure and maintaining public safety, his office said, as protests continue in Minneapolis following the fatal ICE shooting.
"Minnesotans have met this moment. Thousands of people have peacefully made their voices heard. Minnesota: thank you. We saw powerful peace. We have every reason to believe that peace will hold," Walz said in a statement. "Yesterday, I directed the National Guard to be ready should they be needed. They remain ready in the event they are needed to help keep the peace, ensure public safety, and allow for peaceful demonstrations."
Hennepin County attorney looking into 'paths forward' to review investigation
The attorney for Hennepin County, which is home to Minneapolis, said Thursday that her office is looking into "paths forward" to review the investigation into the shooting.
"After the FBI rescinded its cooperation agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, our office immediately began exploring all options to ensure a state level investigation can continue," the attorney, Mary Moriarty, said in a statement. "If the FBI is the sole investigative agency, the State will not receive the investigative findings, and our community may never learn about its contents. We are speaking to our local partners on paths forward that will allow us to review the investigation and be transparent in our decision making."
When reached for comment on the investigation Thursday, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche told ABC News in a statement that "standard protocols ensure that evidence is collected and preserved" following an officer-involved shooting.