The city of Minneapolis has accused the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump prejudging the investigation into the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.

City officials said on Friday that federal authorities appeared to have reached conclusions about the incident before an independent investigation was completed, raising concerns over transparency and public trust.

The shooting occurred during an ICE operation earlier this week, resulting in the death of a woman identified as Renee Nicole Good, a U.S. citizen.

While federal officials claimed the agent acted in self-defence, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticised what he described as a premature federal narrative and called for a fair and transparent probe.

Tensions escalated after the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) withdrew from the investigation, citing restricted access to evidence following the transfer of control to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said the exclusion of state investigators was concerning and could undermine confidence in the outcome.

The Trump administration has defended the agent’s actions, insisting the officer faced an immediate threat.

The incident has sparked protests in Minneapolis, with civil rights groups demanding accountability as the FBI said the investigation is ongoing.