On January 7 in Minnesota, ICE agent Jonathan Ross fired his weapon during a violent encounter with Renee Good after she allegedly used her vehicle as a weapon against officers. Shortly afterward, a social media user posted a TikTok claiming to share a “public service announcement,” effectively attempting doxxing by revealing Ross’s personal details and drawing attention to his home, putting him at risk.
The Doxxing Attempt That Backfired
In her TikTok video, Larson claimed she had noticed police cars outside Ross’s home in Chaska, Minnesota, while running errands. She asked officers if they were protecting the agent or the general public, but her narrative took a dangerous turn when she implied that Ross was hiding and encouraged others to go to his neighborhood.
Although she framed her message as concern for the community, she effectively engaged in doxxing by giving out Ross’s personal address. Larson urged viewers to “circle around and make him uncomfortable,” putting both Ross and the local community at risk.
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The response from the online community was swift. Digital sleuths quickly identified Larson, uncovering not only her name but also her place of employment. Her employer, EastWest Acupuncture, promptly removed her profile from their website. A statement from the company clarified:
“The individual involved with the recent viral video is no longer employed with EastWest Acupuncture. Their actions were their own and did not represent our standards, values, or expectations as a business.”
The company also noted that members of their team and families had faced harassment and threats following Larson’s doxxing attempt. The video itself was removed, but the damage to Larson’s reputation had already been done.
Public Safety and Online Accountability
The fallout from Larson’s doxxing illustrates a growing concern about online harassment—the act of revealing personal information online with the intent to intimidate or harass. In this case, the effort to harm or embarrass an ICE officer through doxxing resulted in severe consequences for Larson herself.
While Larson likely believed she was holding someone accountable, her actions were widely criticized. The situation underscores the risks of targeting individuals on social media without understanding the broader consequences. Ross, the ICE agent, was performing his duties in a high-risk situation and had not committed any crime. His safety became the target of an uncalculated doxxing campaign.
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Public reaction has highlighted the dangers of online vigilantism. Instead of holding the agent accountable, Larson’s video exposed her own personal details and led to her losing her job. Experts note that incidents like this show that doxxing can quickly backfire, harming the perpetrator instead of the intended target.
Larson’s actions were particularly controversial because they occurred in the context of a violent event. Renee Good had allegedly attempted to harm an ICE officer, and Ross’s response was deemed legally justified. The attempt to weaponize social media against him through doxxing inadvertently reinforced the reality that reckless online behavior can backfire spectacularly.
Legal and Social Consequences
Following the viral video, Larson faced widespread condemnation. Her employer distanced itself, and the online community scrutinized her behavior. The incident serves as a cautionary tale of how doxxing and social media exposure can amplify mistakes, with real-world consequences including job loss and reputational damage.
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Authorities confirmed that the ICE officer involved in the January 7 incident was acting in self-defense, and there is no suggestion that Ross engaged in illegal activity. Meanwhile, Larson’s attempt at doxxing him directly led to her own public exposure, highlighting the unpredictable outcomes of online harassment.
The case shows a dramatic example of online accountability turning inward. Larson’s story is now one of public embarrassment and personal loss, serving as a stark reminder that doxxing can quickly spiral out of control.
