Minneapolis ICE Shooting: Eyewitness Account of Terror and Fear
When lifelong Minnesota resident Betsy went outside for a walk on Wednesday morning, she said she never expected to witness a federal agent shooting a woman in her own neighborhood.
“I could tell that my body was in a state of shock,” Betsy, who asked not to have her last name published, told ABC News. “I felt really scared by what was happening and was in a kind of a state of terror and fear.”
A woman who was later identified as Minneapolis resident 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed on Wednesday by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent during an operation in the city.
Immediately following the shooting,the SUV shifted forward roughly 10 feet,according to Betsy,at which point it became clear that the driver “lost control of the car.”
“I could see that her head was lulled back on the driver’s side headrest, and that there was a lot of blood,” Bets
Hunter Biden Investigation: Current Status (January 8, 2026)
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The federal investigation into Hunter Biden, son of President Joe biden, remains ongoing as of January 8, 2026, focusing on potential tax violations and foreign business dealings, though no new indictments have been issued since June 2024. The investigation has been lead by Special Counsel David Weiss, who was appointed in August 2023 to ensure impartiality.
David Weiss’s Appointment and Scope
David Weiss was appointed as Special Counsel by Attorney General Merrick Garland on August 11, 2023, following a protracted dispute over his authority to bring charges against Hunter Biden outside of Delaware. Justice Department Press Release. The appointment granted Weiss expanded authority to pursue the investigation across multiple jurisdictions.
the scope of the investigation includes scrutiny of Hunter Biden’s business associations, particularly those involving individuals and entities in Ukraine, China, and other countries. Investigators are examining whether Biden failed to report all income and paid appropriate taxes, and whether he violated foreign lobbying laws.
Previous Charges and Conviction
Hunter Biden was initially indicted in June 2024 on three felony counts related to firearms: making a false statement when purchasing a firearm, possessing a firearm while being an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance, and conspiring to do both. Justice Department press Release. He was later convicted on all three counts on June 5, 2024. Reuters Report on Conviction.
He was sentenced to probation on August 7, 2024, avoiding jail time. AP News Report on Sentencing. The sentencing included requirements for drug testing and mental health treatment.
Tax Investigation Status
The tax investigation, which predates the firearms charges, remains active. Federal prosecutors have been investigating Hunter Biden’s tax filings from 2016 to 2019. NBC News Report on Tax Probe. No new charges have been filed in this aspect of the investigation as the initial appointment of Weiss as Special Counsel.
In December 2023,Hunter Biden’s legal team argued that he was being unfairly targeted for political reasons. CNN Report on Legal Team Arguments. Republicans in Congress continue to investigate the Biden family’s business dealings, alleging potential influence peddling.
Congressional Investigations
The House Oversight Committee, led by Chairman James Comer, has been conducting a parallel investigation into the Biden family’s finances. House Oversight Committee Press Release. The committee has released bank records and testimony from witnesses, alleging that the Biden family profited from foreign business dealings. These investigations are separate from the Department of Justice’s criminal probe.
On January 5, 2026, the House Oversight Committee held a hearing to discuss the findings of thier investigation, with testimony from several witnesses. C-SPAN Coverage of Hearing. The hearing highlighted ongoing partisan divisions regarding the scope and implications of the investigations.