Minneapolis Mourns Mother and Poet Fatally Shot by ICE Agent

The South Minneapolis community is in mourning following the death of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen and mother of three. Good was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent on January 7, 2026, during a federal enforcement operation.

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The tragedy has transformed a quiet neighborhood into a center for protest and prayer as the city seeks answers.

A Life Cut Short

Renee Good moved to Minneapolis from Kansas City to find a fresh start after the passing of her husband in 2023. Friends and family describe a woman who was deeply committed to her community and her children:

• Accomplished Writer: A graduate of Old Dominion University, Good was an award-winning poet and dedicated writer.
• Legal Observer: On the morning of her death, she was reportedly acting as a legal observer—monitoring federal activity to document potential civil rights violations.
• The Final Minutes: The shooting occurred just moments after Good had dropped her six-year-old son off at school.

Disputed Accounts: “Terrorism” vs. “Tragedy”

The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain highly contentious, with federal officials and local witnesses providing vastly different narratives.

Federal Perspective	Local/Witness Perspective
The White House and DHS label Good a “domestic terrorist.”	Local leaders and family describe her as a peaceful volunteer.
Officials claim she “weaponized” her SUV and tried to ram agents.	Bystander video appears to show the SUV turning away from agents.
The agent, Jonathan E. Ross, reportedly acted in self-defense.	Mayor Jacob Frey has publicly dismissed the self-defense claim as “garbage.”

A City on Edge

The killing has reignited deep-seated tensions between the city of Minneapolis and federal law enforcement.

• Protests: “Emergency protests” have broken out across the Twin Cities. Residents have begun using whistles and phone alerts to warn neighbors of ICE presence.
• Political Stand-off: Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Frey have demanded the withdrawal of federal agents from the city. Meanwhile, the FBI has assumed control of the investigation, reportedly limiting the involvement of local Minnesota investigators.
• Community Support: A GoFundMe has been established to support Good’s surviving wife and their young son as they navigate the loss.

“She was a light in this neighborhood. She wasn’t a threat; she was a witness.” — Local resident at a candlelight vigil.