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U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed Wednesday an incident that has sparked public outrage: an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and killed a woman during a federal operation in Minneapolis.

According to the official, the victim, 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, had spent several hours following, harassing, and interfering with the actions of federal agents. Noem explained that, at the critical moment, officers gave her clear and repeated orders to get out of her vehicle and stop obstructing law enforcement, but she refused to comply.

According to the version presented by the Department of Homeland Security, the situation escalated rapidly when agents interpreted the woman's behavior as posing a direct risk to their safety, leading one of them to use his firearm. The secretary emphasized that, from the federal government's perspective, the agent acted in a context of threat and following established protocols.

The incident has sparked outrage and protests across the community, as well as a clash between federal and local authorities over how the case should be investigated. While the federal government defends the agent's actions, local leaders and civil organizations are demanding an independent and transparent investigation to determine whether the use of force was truly justified.

Good's death has reignited the national debate about the limits of federal agents' use of force, particularly in immigration operations, and the need for stricter accountability mechanisms. The case remains under investigation, and its findings could have significant political and legal repercussions in the coming months.