Washington(The COW News Digital)A senior FBI agent has resigned after attempting to investigate the fatal shooting of 37-year-old U.S. citizen, Renee Gadd, by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis. The resignation has intensified public scrutiny over federal responses to alleged civil rights violations.
According to Reuters, Tracy Morgan, a senior supervisor at the FBI’s Minneapolis Field Office, had sought to initiate a civil rights inquiry into ICE officer Jonathan Ross. The investigation aimed to determine whether Ross used excessive force in the shooting that resulted in Gadd’s death.
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Renee Gadd, a mother of three, was shot while sitting in her vehicle earlier this month. The incident has sparked nationwide debate in the United States, with some officials claiming that Gadd posed a threat to officers, while others argue that the shooting constituted an extreme and unnecessary use of force.
Sources report that FBI leadership allegedly pressured Morgan to halt the inquiry, preventing the case from moving forward. In response to this interference, Morgan chose to resign from her position. The resignation underscores the tensions within federal law enforcement agencies regarding accountability and oversight in high-profile cases.
The U.S. Department of Justice reportedly also restricted state agencies from participating in the investigation, prompting concerns among local authorities about transparency and the thoroughness of the inquiry. The handling of the case has raised broader legal and political questions about civil rights protections, the use of force by federal officers, and accountability mechanisms within immigration enforcement.
Legal experts note that the incident has prompted calls from both federal and state attorneys to pursue additional investigations based on available evidence, while some federal prosecutors have resigned in protest over perceived inadequate handling of the case.
No official statement has yet been released by the FBI or the Department of Justice regarding Morgan’s resignation or the status of the investigation. Meanwhile, the case continues to fuel public discourse over civil rights, federal authority, and immigration enforcement policies across the country.
Observers say the incident highlights ongoing challenges in balancing law enforcement authority with constitutional protections, and the importance of independent oversight to maintain public trust in federal institutions. As debate continues, advocates stress the need for accountability and transparency in cases involving fatal use of force by federal officers.
