Minneapolis: The woman shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent during a federal operation in Minnesota has been identified as 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good. Good was fatally shot on January 7, just blocks from her home, where she lived with her partner and three children.
According to Anadolu Agency - English, Good's mother, Donna Ganger, mentioned that the family was informed of her death late Wednesday morning. Ganger expressed disbelief over the incident, stating that her daughter was likely terrified at the time of the shooting. She emphasized that Good was not involved in any protest against ICE agents, describing her daughter as one of the kindest people she had ever known.
Good, a poet and writer, had an Instagram account describing her as a wife and mother living in Minneapolis. She studied creative writing at Old Dominion University in Virginia and won the school's undergraduate poetry prize in 2020. University President Brian O. Hemphill noted Good's graduation with an English degree in 2020, describing her death as a tragic indication of prevalent fear and violence in the nation. He called for compassion and reflection during these challenging times.
Good was previously married to Timmy Ray Macklin Jr., who passed away in 2023. The couple shared a 6-year-old child. Macklin's father expressed his willingness to travel to ensure the well-being of his grandchild.
In the wake of her death, hundreds gathered for a vigil near Good's home, celebrating her memory as a peaceful and caring neighbor. People who knew her highlighted her warm and attentive nature, particularly her interactions with her young son.
The Department of Homeland Security claimed that Good attempted to hit officers with her vehicle, prompting an ICE agent to shoot in self-defense. This account was disputed by local officials, with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey rejecting the justification after reviewing video footage of the incident. He criticized the federal immigration agents' actions as reckless and demanded their departure from the city.
The Minneapolis City Council issued a joint statement condemning the incident and demanding accountability. They called for ICE to leave the city to prevent further chaos and violence. Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin defended the ICE officer's actions, stating that they were in response to violent rioters.
Governor Tim Walz supported the mayor's stance, labeling the Department of Homeland Security's narrative as propaganda and ensuring a thorough investigation for accountability and justice. Mayor Frey reiterated his demand for ICE to leave the city and expressed solidarity with immigrant and refugee communities.