Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara is publicly questioning the decision-making of the ICE agent who shot Renee Good.
The shooting death of Good sparked a wave of backlash in the city and has deeply divided Americans. While some believe Good’s death was “senseless violence” from a federal agent, others claim that the officer’s life was in danger and he was forced to make a tragic split-second decision. Those who believe the woman should not have been killed have taken to the streets in Minneapolis to make their voices heard, and now the city’s police chief appears to be taking sides.
O’Hara said that it is “not clear to me why he appears to be in the path of the vehicle more than once,” implying the agent intentionally placed himself in the path of Good’s Honda Pilot. “When you approach someone in a vehicle in a law enforcement encounter, there are very basic steps you take to ensure the officer’s safety and de-escalate the situation.”
While walking down the street to speak to correspondent Cecilia Vega, an irate passer-by screamed at O’Hara, calling him a “pig.”
“How dare you let this happen here? You should be ashamed. You should be f**king sick. F**king pig,” the person screeched.
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At another point in the 60 Minutes interview, O’Hara mentioned that the local 911 lines have been bombarded with calls related to ICE operations in the city. Complaints include abandoned vehicles and those who have been pepper-sprayed and subjected to tear gas.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara tells 60 Minutes his city’s 911 system is overwhelmed by complaints about immigration enforcement, including reports of tear gas, pepper spray and abandoned vehicles. https://t.co/APiZF6UcRT pic.twitter.com/wAjy9Wvg00
— 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) January 19, 2026
He suggested that “targeted, precise pre-planned operations on violent offenders” are a “good thing.” However, he also believes that “people in the [Trump] administration don’t understand the reality of what is happening on the street.”
Speaking about the man who insulted O’Hara, the chief had a firm but fair assessment.
“People have a right to say disrespectful things… however, they cannot physically obstruct law enforcement from performing a function. Those things are illegal.”
X users reacted:
it’s almost like the mayor shouldn’t have told crazies to tie up the 911 lines
— special k | CEO of snowbird switchup gift boss ❄🧥 (@specialkdelslay) January 19, 2026
MN and Minneapolis just need to honor DHS (ICE, CBP, etc) detainers and his problem is solved.
— Lizz (@Lizzr6ex) January 19, 2026
He should tell them not to call 911 for non-emergencies.
— F.X. Regan (@FXRegan) January 19, 2026
He should file a lawsuit against the very wealthy people that let 20 million illegals walk in the country.
I think one just bought a mansion
— DM3 (@desmondatlantic) January 19, 2026
If he and the rest of the supposed leaders in Minnesota did their jobs this wouldn’t be an issue.
— Occam’s Blazer (@OccamsPen) January 19, 2026
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Sierra Marlee is a millennial whose hunger for the truth in a world of fake news has led her to write. Marlee also contributes to BizPac Review.
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