Federal agencies in Minneapolis conducted separate operations that exposed a deadly shooting, stolen FBI equipment, and immigration arrests—but media sensationalism twisted these unrelated incidents into fabricated “network raids” to generate clicks.
Story Overview
- No unified “FBI and ICE network raid” occurred; multiple separate federal operations were misrepresented
- ICE agent Jonathan Ross shot and killed Renee Good during enforcement action, sparking controversy
- FBI conducted botched raid on wrong Minneapolis apartment while investigating stolen federal equipment
- ICE arrested Liberian national Garrison Gibson in separate immigration operation
Sensationalized Claims Versus Reality
Viral headlines claiming shocking discoveries from coordinated “network raids” deliberately misrepresented three distinct federal operations in Minneapolis. The reality involves routine ICE arrests, a fatal officer-involved shooting, and an FBI theft investigation—not the explosive criminal network takedown suggested by clickbait titles. These separate incidents occurred within days of each other in mid-January 2026, creating opportunities for misleading aggregation.
Fatal ICE Shooting Ignites Political Firestorm
ICE agent Jonathan Ross shot and killed Renee Good during what officials described as a traffic enforcement action, with Trump administration officials labeling the incident “domestic terrorism” after Good allegedly rammed her vehicle into the agent. Fire department reports confirmed Good sustained fatal wounds to her chest, forearm, and head. Ross reportedly suffered injuries and remains in hiding due to threats, according to Border Czar Tom Homan, who defended the agent’s actions as self-defense.
FBI Equipment Theft Leads to Wrong-Door Raid
FBI vehicles were burglarized, resulting in the theft of guns, badges, and wallets, prompting a multi-agency response involving the FBI, ATF, and Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office. The subsequent raid targeted the wrong apartment, with officers ransacking Alisa Porter’s home at 2928 instead of 2926, despite clear address markers. Porter described being “scared to death” by the experience, highlighting federal agencies’ operational failures reminiscent of previous botched raids that undermine public trust.
Immigration Enforcement Targets Liberian National
ICE arrested 37-year-old Garrison Gibson, a Liberian national with a criminal history including dismissed 2008 drug charges and robbery allegations. Gibson fled Liberia’s civil war as a child and had been living under supervision before his arrest. The operation was captured on live television, demonstrating the Trump administration’s aggressive approach to deporting what ICE terms “criminal aliens” under administrative warrants that allow arrests without judicial oversight.
Democrat Officials Denounce Federal Overreach
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticized federal operations as examples of “reckless power,” disputing Trump administration claims about domestic terrorism. The political divide reflects broader tensions between Democrat-led cities and federal immigration enforcement, with Good’s family hiring the same law firm that represented George Floyd’s family. This pattern of resistance undermines legitimate federal law enforcement efforts to secure communities and enforce immigration laws.
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Fire department report reveals deadly wounds Renee Good received in Minneapolis ICE shooting
Minneapolis FBI raid wrong home
