The woman who was shot and killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis has been named as 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, described by her mother as a “caring” member of the Twin Cities community.
Good’s mother made the announcement shortly after the incident. According to reports, she said, “Renee was one of the kindest people I’ve ever known. She was always caring and respected others. She had a loving nature. A truly wonderful person.”
Granger expressed her disbelief about her daughter’s death, saying, “It’s so senseless. She must have been really scared.”
Good was killed on a Wednesday in a residential area of south Minneapolis where ICE was conducting immigration enforcement.
The Department of Homeland Security claimed she was part of a group that blocked streets to impede their operations.
When agents instructed her to move her SUV, she reportedly accelerated toward an officer, leading to shots being fired. Videos revealed that the officer fired several rounds as she attempted to maneuver her vehicle.
She sustained at least one gunshot wound to the head and was later declared dead at a hospital.
DHS labeled her a domestic terrorist for allegedly attempting to harm federal agents, with their spokesperson stating, “One of the violent protesters tried to run over our law enforcement officers—this is domestic terrorism.”
However, Good’s mother found this characterization troubling, insisting her daughter was not involved in any protests.
Witnesses reported the SUV crashing into parked cars amidst the chaos as onlookers reacted in disbelief.
Local officials expressed their outrage over the shooting. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, during a passionate press conference, stated, “Tell ICE to leave Minneapolis. We don’t want you here.” He criticized their presence, saying it didn’t foster security.
Governor Tim Walz dismissed DHS’s narrative as “propaganda,” stating, “I’ve seen the video. Don’t believe their story. We will ensure thorough accountability and justice.”
This incident occurred during a significant immigration operation by DHS, which faced complications from an alleged extensive federal fraud scheme reportedly involving undocumented immigrants.
