Was an ICE officer allowed to open fire at a driver? The rules explained
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A mobile phone video has emerged showing a shooting incident that federal officials have labeled as self-defense, while the city’s mayor has condemned it as “reckless” and unnecessary.

The footage depicts an ICE officer approaching an SUV driven by Good. As the officer nears, the vehicle begins to move forward.

A bullet hole is seen on the windscreen of Renee Good’s car at the scene of the shooting in Minneapolis.(AP)

Can officers use deadly force just to stop or arrest someone?

Generally, officers are not allowed to use deadly force solely for making an arrest or stopping a fleeing vehicle unless the individual poses an immediate threat.

Do federal immigration agents follow different rules?

ICE and other federal law enforcement agencies follow Justice Department guidelines that restrict firing at vehicles, although federal agents are granted additional legal protections when acting in their official capacity.

The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, permits the use of deadly force only when an officer reasonably believes there is an imminent threat of death or serious injury.

Who investigates these shootings?

These incidents typically undergo internal reviews by federal agencies, and state and local authorities may also choose to conduct criminal investigations.

Federal agents are not immune from prosecution if they act outside their authority.

The FBI is leading the investigation into the Minneapolis shooting.

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