Labour’s metropolitan mayors showed solidarity with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey following the controversial ICE shooting incident that unfolded in his city. Mayor Frey gained attention for his swift condemnation of the shooting, instructing ICE to leave Minnesota promptly.
Video footage released recently, captured from the ICE agent’s perspective, reveals that Renee Good, a mother of three, was attempting to maneuver her vehicle away from the agent when she was shot three times. The video contradicts claims made by Donald Trump and JD Vance, suggesting that Good was intentionally trying to harm the agent, leading to the shooting being justified as self-defense.
In a joint statement, Labour’s metro mayors praised Mayor Frey and other US mayors for their compassionate and factual leadership in the face of tragedy, emphasizing the importance of protecting community dignity and human rights.
Among the signatories to the statement are prominent mayors such as Sadiq Khan of London, Andy Burnham of Manchester, Steve Rotheram of Liverpool, Tracy Brabin of West Yorkshire, Richard Parker of West Midlands, Kim McGuinness of North East, Oliver Coppard of South Yorkshire, David Skaith of York and North Yorkshire, Claire Ward of East Midlands, and Helen Godwin of West of England.
Protesters gathered outside a Minneapolis hotel believed to be housing ICE agents, disrupting their rest throughout the night in response to the shooting incident. Contrary to claims made by JD Vance and Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin, the newly released video does not support the narrative of the officer acting in self-defense.
Mayor Frey dismissed any self-defense justifications as “garbage,” while policing experts noted that the video raised concerns about the officer’s training, particularly his actions of filming with a cellphone while holding a gun during the incident. Experts highlighted that the video evidence did not suggest that the officers perceived Good as a threat, challenging the notion of self-defense in this case.
The officer involved in the shooting, Ross, a 43-year-old Iraq War veteran with extensive experience in Border Patrol and ICE, was previously injured in a separate incident last year while attempting an immigration arrest.
This website uses cookies to enhance user experience and provide personalized advertising. Users can opt out of data sharing at any time by adjusting preferences in the website settings. By using this site, users agree to the utilization of cookies as described in the Privacy Notice and Terms and Conditions.