In the days following the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent, many are growing angry and demanding change. Others say the shooting was self defense.

WASHINGTON — Protests erupted in cities across the country Thursday, including in Washington, D.C., after a woman was shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis earlier this week.

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered near the White House despite cold, rainy conditions, demanding accountability in the death of Renee Nicole Good, who was fatally shot Wednesday during an encounter with an ICE officer.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials say the agent acted in self-defense, but newly surfaced cellphone video of the encounter has intensified public scrutiny and fueled outrage among protesters.

Video taken by the agent shows Good confronting officers moments before gunshots are heard. Federal authorities say the agent fired after Good used her vehicle in a threatening manner. Protesters argue the use of deadly force was unnecessary.

“It was awful. I really have no words,” said Lily Sun, who attended the protest in D.C.

Good, 37, died following what officials described as a brief exchange with an immigration officer. ICE has said the agent was in immediate danger when the shots were fired.

Protesters near the White House called for ICE to be abolished and also demanded the impeachment of President Donald Trump.

“It was so unnecessary it was so foolish. ICE does not know what they’re doing. They’re unorganized. They’re desperate to enforce Trump’s goal.” said Wayne Windsor, another demonstrator.

Others said video evidence contradicts the federal government’s account.

“It was pretty clear from the videos, it had nothing to do with self-defense,” said protester Robin Galbraith.

Not everyone agrees. Vice President JD Vance says the agent acted within reason. “You have a woman who aimed her car at a law enforcement officer and pressed on the accelerator,” Vance told reporters. “Nobody debates that her death is a tragedy, but it’s a tragedy of her own making.”

Despite differing views, protesters said demonstrations will continue nationwide until they see changes in federal immigration enforcement.

“It’s just so upsetting,” said Galbraith. “The man who shot her ruined his life. He didn’t need to do that.”