On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, a Minnesota woman was fatally shot during an ICE operation. The ICE agent responsible for her shooting was not immediately disclosed to the public, prompting social media users to speculate about his identity. Within hours, viral posts falsely named the agent as “Steve Grove,” often accompanied by an AI-generated image claiming to reveal his identity.
Misbar investigated the viral claim and found it to be misleading. The claim contradicts reports of credible media outlets.
Reviewing reports from multiple credible media outlets, Misbar’s team found that the ICE agent who shot Renee Nicole Good is 43-year-old Jonathan Ross.
According to reports by AP News, The Guardian, NBC News, USA Today, and The Washington Post, the agent was identified as Jonathan Ross through a combination of video evidence, official government statements, and records from a previous federal court case.
Furthermore, Tricia McLaughlin, the Homeland Security Assistant Secretary, also confirmed his identity and his status as a deportation officer with over 10 years of experience.
The image that some users circulated, allegedly revealing the real identity of the ICE officer, falsely naming him as “Steve Grove,” is AI-generated.
Misbar’s team previously revealed that this photo, along with other similar photos allegedly revealing the ICE officer’s identity, was AI-generated. Officials have not released the ICE agent’s...
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