A veteran Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother from Minneapolis, in January, has a long history of law enforcement experience that includes serving as a firearms trainer and leading teams drawn from multiple federal agencies. According to sworn testimony obtained by Wired, Ross is a member of the Special Response Team (SRT), ICE's version of a SWAT team.
Ross testified about his experiences during a December 2025 trial related to an incident in June that has parallels with the interaction that led to Good's killing. In June, Ross and his team were attempting to apprehend Roberto Carlos Muñoz-Guatemala, who was on an administrative warrant for being in the United States without authorization.
Ross approached Muñoz-Guatemala and asked him to roll down his window and open his door, but when the driver didn't comply, he pulled out his Taser and fired it at the vehicle. The driver continued driving and managed to shake Ross off the car. According to Ross's testimony, he suffered injuries that required 33 stitches.
The incident in June is similar to the one that led to Good's killing, where a federal agent allegedly fired shots into her vehicle as she attempted to leave the scene. Video analysis by The New York Times and The Washington Post shows that the officer did not appear to have been struck by the vehicle, while Good appeared to be turning the wheel to avoid contact.
Ross has been described as a "team leader" who oversees two FBI agents and an IRS or ATF agent on typical operations. He has also served in the Indiana National Guard, where he was deployed to Iraq from 2004 to 2005 as a machine gunner on a patrol truck. After joining Border Patrol in 2007, Ross worked near El Paso, Texas.
In his testimony, Ross claimed that people who encounter him often "act like they're confused," implying that they do know he's a federal agent even if they appear not to. He also stated that some people say they need time to stall or wait for others to show up, especially in their line of work.
The incident has sparked controversy, with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary Kirsti Noem describing Good's actions as an "intentional act of domestic terrorism." An FBI investigation into Good's killing is ongoing.
Ross testified about his experiences during a December 2025 trial related to an incident in June that has parallels with the interaction that led to Good's killing. In June, Ross and his team were attempting to apprehend Roberto Carlos Muñoz-Guatemala, who was on an administrative warrant for being in the United States without authorization.
Ross approached Muñoz-Guatemala and asked him to roll down his window and open his door, but when the driver didn't comply, he pulled out his Taser and fired it at the vehicle. The driver continued driving and managed to shake Ross off the car. According to Ross's testimony, he suffered injuries that required 33 stitches.
The incident in June is similar to the one that led to Good's killing, where a federal agent allegedly fired shots into her vehicle as she attempted to leave the scene. Video analysis by The New York Times and The Washington Post shows that the officer did not appear to have been struck by the vehicle, while Good appeared to be turning the wheel to avoid contact.
Ross has been described as a "team leader" who oversees two FBI agents and an IRS or ATF agent on typical operations. He has also served in the Indiana National Guard, where he was deployed to Iraq from 2004 to 2005 as a machine gunner on a patrol truck. After joining Border Patrol in 2007, Ross worked near El Paso, Texas.
In his testimony, Ross claimed that people who encounter him often "act like they're confused," implying that they do know he's a federal agent even if they appear not to. He also stated that some people say they need time to stall or wait for others to show up, especially in their line of work.
The incident has sparked controversy, with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary Kirsti Noem describing Good's actions as an "intentional act of domestic terrorism." An FBI investigation into Good's killing is ongoing.
. like, can't we all just breathe without being shot by someone who's supposed to be on our side? Ross, the guy who killed Renee Good, has this whole history of law enforcement and it's like he's lost sight of what that even means. he's got this special team thingy and they're like some kind of superheroes but really they're just people with badges. it's wild how easily we can be scared into submission by someone who claims to be our protector.
You know, I'm just gonna say it - this whole thing with Jonathan Ross and Renee Good is super concerning 
. Like, I get that he's a veteran officer with experience and all, but shooting someone over a minor traffic stop? That's some crazy stuff 
. And what's with the "team leader" vibe? Does that mean he was trying to show off or something? 
. I'm all for keeping our borders safe, but shouldn't we be trying to de-escalate situations instead of labeling people as terrorists? 
. If you're gonna pull someone over, do it with authority and respect, not try to build a rapport or something 
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. Let's focus on finding solutions that work for everyone, not just perpetuate more conflict 
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You can't just label someone as a terrorist without solid proof. I'm still thinking about how Ross was injured in the June incident, but it doesn't seem like he was hit by Muñoz-Guatemala's car... maybe we're missing some context here? 
. I'm all for keeping our borders secure, but if this is what it takes, then maybe we need to reevaluate our whole system 
. And what's up with DHS secretary Kirsti Noem jumping straight to calling Renee Good's actions domestic terrorism? That sounds like some premature judgment call to me 
I'm so worried about this case... I don't get why they need to use Taser and shoot at someone who's just trying to leave the scene? 
. I feel bad for Renee Good and her family... it's just not right that her actions were labeled as domestic terrorism by Kirsti Noem 
. What's going on with the Department of Homeland Security that they're making accusations like this? 
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. Ross's history of service is impressive, but that doesn't excuse what happened to Renee Good. The fact that he claims people "act like they're confused" when they know he's a federal agent is some pretty weak justification for his actions 
. I mean, can you imagine being in the driver's seat and seeing a federal agent pulling out a Taser on you? It's already stressful enough just driving around, but add some fear of getting shot to the mix? 
#JusticeForReneeGood #FBIInvestigation #TaserSafety
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it's like, he's got all this authority and power, but does that mean he has to use it to intimidate or scare people? 
and how did the department of homeland security even describe good's actions as domestic terrorism? 
meanwhile he's talking about how people "act confused" around him 
it's just not right
. i mean, pulling out a taser and firing it at someone who's just trying to leave? that's some heavy stuff. and now there's allegations that he might've fired shots into Good's vehicle without her even being hit... that's just crazy 
. Maybe we can even look into some new protocols for dealing with traffic stops and high-stress situations 
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