On January 7, 2026, 37-year-old Renée Nicole Good—a U.S. citizen and mother of three—was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis during a large federal immigration enforcement operation. Videos and eyewitness accounts indicate that Good was inside her vehicle when the agent fired multiple shots, striking her as she attempted to drive away. Local officials and protesters have challenged the federal account, arguing that she did not pose a threat.
Renée Good’s wife, Rebecca Good, has spoken publicly about what happened that morning. She said they had stopped because neighbors were gathering amid reports of immigration enforcement nearby. According to Rebecca, Renée and others carried whistles as a measure of safety and solidarity—not weapons. She has emphasized Renée’s compassion and faith, and said she wants her wife’s legacy to focus on truth, accountability, and building a kinder world for their children.
Federal officials, including the Department of Homeland Security, have defended the shooting as self-defense and described Good’s vehicle as a “weapon.” That characterization has been rejected by city leaders and eyewitnesses. Newly released cellphone footage shows Good calmly telling the agent, “that’s fine,” before attempting to move her vehicle—moments before the shots were fired.
Good’s death has triggered protests across Minneapolis and throughout the United States, intensifying scrutiny of ICE tactics, use of force, and federal immigration enforcement practices. In the immediate aftermath, schools were temporarily closed for safety, and state officials opened their own review of the shooting. A large GoFundMe campaign also raised more than $1.5 million to support Good’s family as public debate continues over what happened and who should be held accountable.
