In Minneapolis, approximately 30,000 students faced unexpected school cancellations, and numerous businesses opted to close temporarily after the incident on Wednesday. The city is on edge, preparing for possible protests after the woman was shot and killed during an ICE operation. Authorities allege the woman attempted to run over federal officers during a targeted enforcement action.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported that the shooting took place in south Minneapolis amid an ICE enforcement operation. According to DHS, agents were in the process of making arrests when the woman, identified as Renee Nicole Good, allegedly used her vehicle aggressively, leading a federal agent to discharge their weapon in what they claim was self-defense.

During a press briefing, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, had been “stalking and obstructing agents” and was instructed to exit her vehicle just before the fatal encounter but failed to comply.

Good was declared dead shortly thereafter. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey expressed strong opposition to DHS’s characterization of the incident as self-defense, dismissing it with sharp criticism.

At the location where Wednesday’s shooting happened, protesters have blocked off the street using shipping pallets, trash cans, e-scooters, tires and more. 

Hundreds of protesters also gathered outside the Whipple Building in Minneapolis to rally against ICE and the shooting of Good. At least four people appeared to be detained by federal authorities.

Chants of “shame” and “go home” could be heard, directed at the officers.

As protests began across the city, the Minneapolis Public School District announced it would be closing and no school would be in session due to “safety concerns.”

Border Patrol federal agents detain a demonstrator at a protest against the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, during a rally against increased immigration enforcement across the city outside the Whipple Building in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., Jan. 8, 2026. (Tim Evans/Reuters)

“Out of an abundance of caution, there will be no school on Thursday, Jan. 8 and Friday, Jan. 9 due to safety concerns related to today’s incidents around the city. All MPS-sponsored programs, activities, athletics and Community Education classes, including adult education, will be canceled. The district will not move to e-learning because that is only allowable for severe weather,” the school district announced. 

Several local businesses in Minneapolis opted to temporarily close their doors as well.

U.S. Border Patrol agents confront a demonstrator during a protest against immigration enforcement in Minneapolis on Jan. 8, 2026. (Tim Evans/Reuters)

La Loma Tamales, located about five minutes away from where the shooting happened, announced in a Facebook post Wednesday that, “We will be closed until further notice for the safety of our customers and our team.”

Francis Burger Joint in Minneapolis closed its East Lake location on Wednesday night “In solidarity with our community.”

“We are horrified at the events that have happened and are happening in our city and country. We are scared and saddened and furious,” the restaurant wrote on Facebook. “F— ICE.”

According to Minneapolis-based news outlet Bring Me the News, at least 18 other local restaurants and businesses decided to temporarily close their doors.