Minneapolis Shooting of Poet Renee Nicole Good Sparks Outrage and Calls for Accountability
The tragic death of 37-year-old poet and mother-of-three Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis has ignited national outrage and intense debate over federal immigration enforcement tactics.
Good, a U.S. citizen, was fatally shot by an ICE agent during a federal operation in the city. Video footage released after the incident shows her attempting to drive away from officers when she was shot at close range, contradicting claims that she posed a direct threat. The footage has fueled a heated conversation about the use of lethal force in urban law enforcement operations.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JANUARY 07: Members of law enforcement work the scene following a suspected shooting by an ICE agent during federal law enforcement operations on January 07, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. According to federal officials, the agent, “fearing for his life” killed a woman during a confrontation in south Minneapolis. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Her mother, Donna Ganger, described Renee to the Minnesota Star-Tribune as “one of the kindest people I’ve ever known,” emphasizing her daughter’s lifelong compassion and love for her family. “Renee was extremely compassionate. She was loving, forgiving, and affectionate. She was probably terrified in her final moments. Her death was senseless and avoidable,” Ganger said.
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