On January 12, 2026, federal officers in Minneapolis used tear gas to break up a gathering of bystanders who had come to witness the aftermath of a car crash involving immigration agents. This incident occurred near the site where Renee Good was fatally shot by an immigration officer on January 7, 2026. The crowd reacted to the use of tear gas by shouting accusations of cowardice at the agents.

The situation escalated following a weekend of increased immigration enforcement in the Minneapolis area, which prompted numerous protests and vigils across the United States in memory of Good. Minnesota's attorney general, along with the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul, planned a news conference to address the immigration operation, although specific details were not disclosed.

Governor Tim Walz and his wife visited the memorial for Good, who was 37 years old at the time of her death. Officials from the Trump administration defended the actions of the immigration agent involved, claiming that Good's vehicle posed a threat. This justification has faced significant criticism from local leaders, particularly in light of video evidence from the incident.

In a related event, Christian Molina, a U.S. citizen, reported being followed by immigration agents who activated their sirens and subsequently rear-ended his vehicle. He declined to provide identification, opting to wait for local police instead. Molina expressed relief that he was not harmed during the encounter.

Additionally, in Portland, Oregon, federal authorities charged a Venezuelan national involved in a separate incident where U.S. Border Patrol agents shot at him and another individual after their vehicle struck a Border Patrol vehicle. The injuries sustained were not life-threatening, and the FBI noted the absence of video documentation for this incident, unlike the shooting of Good.