Minnesota prosecutors have launched a new evidence-gathering effort in the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good after federal authorities cut the state out of the FBI investigation into the case. Local and state officials announced Friday they will collect videos, photos, and witness material directly from the public to build a record that could support a potential state inquiry.
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office and the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office said they are creating an online portal where residents can submit evidence related to the January 7 fatal shooting in Minneapolis. Prosecutors said this step is meant to preserve as much information as possible while the federal investigation remains under FBI control.
The effort follows a contentious decision by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the FBI to rescind a cooperation agreement that would have let the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension assist in the probe. Under the revised arrangement, the FBI now leads the investigation, and state agents have been left without access to key case materials, including scene evidence and interviews.
County Attorney Mary Moriarty and Attorney General Keith Ellison said the goal is to ensure a transparent and thorough accounting of the events surrounding Good’s death. Moriarty urged residents to come forward with footage, noting multiple cellphone videos have circulated online and could help fill gaps in the federal case file.
The clash over investigative control has drawn sharp local criticism, with Minneapolis leaders arguing that excluding state officials undermines trust in the process.
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Minnesota’s new evidence-collection push reflects growing tension between state and federal agencies in the wake of Good’s killing and broader concerns about accountability in federal use-of-force incidents.
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