Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen described by local leaders as an observer protecting immigrant neighbors, was fatally shot by an ICE agent on January 7, 2026, during immigration raids in Minneapolis.
Eyewitness Details
Witness Emily Heller reported seeing Good’s vehicle blocking traffic amid protests, with agents demanding she leave. As Good maneuvered to turn around, an agent positioned in front—midriff against her bumper—reached across the hood and fired three or four shots into her face through the window. The SUV then accelerated about 100 feet, hit vehicles and a utility pole, leaving Good slumped inside.
Conflicting Accounts
DHS labeled Good a “violent rioter” who “weaponized her vehicle” in domestic terrorism, claiming the agent fired defensively to protect lives amid a 1,300% rise in assaults on officers. Video footage aligns with Heller’s view, showing an officer trying the door before close-range shots as the car moved. ICE noted injured officers expected to recover fully.
Official Reactions
Minneapolis officials blamed ICE’s presence for chaos; Mayor Frey demanded they “get the f— out,” stating it erodes safety. Sen. Tina Smith urged ICE to leave, confirming Good’s citizenship amid volatility. The incident follows DHS’s “GOOD MORNING MINNEAPOLIS!” raid announcement and Trump’s criticism of Somali immigrants and Rep. Ilhan Omar in the city’s large community.
