World News Tonight with David Muir Full Episode: Friday, January 16, 2026
Jan 17, 2026
Matt Rivers, an ABC News correspondent in Minneapolis, provides gripping insights on the chaotic aftermath of the ICE shooting of Renee Good. He discusses federal operations, local protests, and eyewitness accounts of panic, including families caught in tear gas. Rivers reveals a federal investigation into Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey, highlighting the growing tensions. Amid the unrest, Rhiannon Ally reports an alarming spike in pediatric flu deaths, painting a somber picture of public health.
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Federal Raids Spark Local Uproar
- Federal agents' actions in Minneapolis escalated protests and led to chaotic arrests and evacuations.
- ABC reports show agents ate at a restaurant then arrested staff and used force after ICE's Operation Metro Surge began.
Details Emerge From Renee Good Shooting
- Newly released logs detail Renee Good's multiple gunshot wounds and chaotic emergency response.
- Local law enforcement had to evacuate ICE agents amid growing crowds and tension at the scene.
Family Trapped During Protest Tactics
- Destiny Jackson described being trapped with six children after federal tactics like tear gas and grenades affected her van.
- She said her six-month-old stopped breathing and family members administered emergency aid before they recovered.