Independent 3D video reenactments and shot-path analyses of the fatal ICE shooting of Rene Gude are raising serious doubts about the federal government’s claim that the killing was an act of self-defense.
While no official federal forensic 3D ballistic report has been released, multiple media-led and independent digital reconstructions—built from cellphone footage, bystander video, and spatial measurements—paint a picture that increasingly contradicts ICE’s narrative.
What Happened
On January 7, 2026, Rene Gude, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, was shot and killed by an ICE agent during an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis. Court filings identify the agent as Jonathan Ross, who fired multiple rounds as Gude’s SUV slowly moved forward.
Federal officials initially asserted the shooting was justified self-defense, claiming the agent faced an imminent threat.
What the 3D Reenactments Show
Digital reenactments produced by major news organizations and independent investigators reconstruct the scene in three dimensions, showing:
The agent was not directly in the vehicle’s path at the time shots were fired
The SUV was moving slowly and not accelerating toward the agent
The agent remained upright and off to the side, not pinned or struck
Shots continued even as the vehicle passed beyond the agent’s position
These reconstructions visualize angles, distances, and movement in a way that raw video alone cannot—and collectively, they show the core elements of a self-defense claim falling apart.
Frame-by-Frame Video Analysis
Journalists and use-of-force experts who reviewed the footage frame-by-frame noted:
Other vehicles were able to drive around Gude’s SUV, undermining claims of an immediate deadly obstruction
The vehicle’s wheels and steering angle do not support an intentional ramming theory
The agent was holding a cellphone and recording during the encounter, raising questions about situational awareness and tactical decision-making
Taken together, the visual evidence suggests the perceived threat was neither imminent nor unavoidable—a key legal requirement for deadly force.
About the “3D Shot Analysis”
The so-called “3D shot analysis” circulating publicly refers to independent reconstructions, not a government forensic report. These models combine:
Multiple camera angles
Video timestamps
Vehicle dimensions and spacing
Shooter and target positioning
While not official evidence, they are widely used in journalism, civil rights investigations, and courtrooms to test official claims against physical reality.
Expert Reactions
Former law-enforcement trainers and use-of-force analysts reviewing the reconstructions have openly challenged the self-defense justification, pointing to:
Lack of imminent threat
Failure to disengage
Continued firing after danger had passed
Their conclusion is consistent: the visual evidence does not support the government’s account.
Where Things Stand
Despite the growing body of visual and spatial analysis, no comprehensive federal 3D ballistic report has been released. The Department of Justice and Immigration and Customs Enforcement continue to defend the shooting, while state officials, civil rights attorneys, and the victim’s family are demanding an independent, transparent investigation.
What the reenactments make clear is this: when the incident is reconstructed in three dimensions, the self-defense theory no longer holds together.
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