Deadly ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis

ICE Agent Shoots Woman in Minneapolis

A 37-year-old woman was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minnesota. This incident has led to conflicting accounts from local, state, and federal officials.

The shooting occurred on a street in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning. Numerous immigration officers were present due to a recent increase of federal agents in the city. The woman was identified as Renee Nicole Good by her mother, according to The Minnesota Star Tribune.

Video footage shows an ICE officer confronting Good in her car before firing several shots as the vehicle began to move.

Conflicting Accounts of the Incident

Officials from the Trump administration described the shooting as self-defense. They alleged that Good had engaged in “domestic terrorism.” In contrast, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey condemned the agent’s actions as reckless and called for federal immigration authorities to leave the city.

Good’s mother, Donna Ganger, confirmed her daughter’s identity to The Minnesota Star Tribune shortly after the shooting. Members of the Minneapolis City Council also confirmed her identity in a statement later that evening.

“Renee was one of the kindest people I’ve ever known. She was extremely compassionate,” Ganger told the Star Tribune. She added that Good lived in the Twin Cities with her partner and expressed her disbelief over her daughter’s death.

Background Information

Good had a son with her former husband, Timmy Ray Macklin Jr., who died in 2023. Macklin’s father, Timmy Ray Macklin Sr., stated that the six-year-old boy now has “nobody else in his life.”

Minneapolis City Council member Jason Chavez confirmed to ABC News that Good was an American citizen. He said she was acting as “an observer” for her immigrant neighbors. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara noted there was no indication she was under investigation for immigration enforcement.

The shooting took place at the intersection of 34th Street and Portland Avenue, in a residential area. A video shared with local media shows masked officers approaching a red car that was stopped in the road.

Details of the Shooting

An officer instructed the driver to “get out of the f***ing car” before attempting to open the door as the vehicle began to reverse. A second officer then drew his weapon and fired several shots as the car sped forward. The vehicle crashed shortly after.

The officer fired one shot through the windshield and two more into the open driver’s side window. Witnesses reported that it did not appear the driver was trying to run over an agent.

Reactions from Officials

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey held a press conference, stating, “They are already trying to spin this as an action of self-defense.” He condemned the actions of the ICE agent, calling them reckless.

Governor Tim Walz expressed outrage, stating, “We’ve been warning for weeks that the Trump administration’s operations are a threat to our safety.” He urged protesters to refrain from violence.

Many elected officials condemned ICE. Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar stated, “ICE must stop terrorizing our communities.” Minnesota Senator Tina Smith confirmed that Good was an American citizen and urged ICE to leave for safety.

Federal Officials’ Statements

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller described the incident as “domestic terrorism.” Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem echoed this view, claiming Good had been “stalking and impeding” federal officials.

Following the shooting, a large crowd gathered at the scene. People were seen protesting and chanting against law enforcement.

Context of the Incident

The shooting occurred near the site of George Floyd’s death in May 2020, which sparked nationwide protests. Good’s death follows the Trump administration’s announcement of deploying additional ICE agents to Minneapolis.

Many residents of Minnesota, particularly those of Somali descent, have expressed fear of being detained by ICE. President Trump has made negative remarks about Somali immigrants in the past.