Stephen A. Smith claims the Minnesota ICE agent acted “completely justified” under the law in the fatal shooting of the woman

ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith has shared his views on the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, saying the officer’s actions were legally defensible based on what he saw.

In a lengthy YouTube discussion, Smith said that after watching the video multiple times, he does not expect the officer to face prosecution. From a law-enforcement perspective, Smith argued, the shooting met legal standards.

However, Smith also voiced serious concerns about how the situation was handled. From a humanitarian standpoint, he questioned why lethal force was used instead of attempting to disable the vehicle, such as by shooting the tires.

Smith acknowledged that Good attempted to drive away and failed to comply with officers, but emphasized that her actions did not have to result in death. He said the outcome was tragic and avoidable.

ICE officials maintain that Good drove her SUV toward officers, a claim disputed by witnesses and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. Video footage shows an officer trying to open the vehicle before it suddenly moved forward, prompting another officer to fire.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the agent, stating that he followed his training and was struck by the vehicle, briefly requiring hospitalization. She described the death as tragic but preventable.

Smith concluded that while the law may justify the officer’s actions, morality raises harder questions. He stressed that alternatives existed and that taking a life was not necessary, calling the incident a painful example of excessive force.