Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old woman and mother of three, was shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026. She died after being struck by gunfire while seated in her vehicle during an encounter with ICE agents.
What Officials and Family Say
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Good had just dropped off her 6-year-old child at school and was driving with her partner when the incident occurred.
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Federal authorities characterize the shooting as self-defense, saying the agent was at risk.
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Family, friends, neighbors, and local officials strongly dispute that depiction, describing Good as compassionate, nonviolent, and not a threat.
Public Reaction and Investigation
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The death has sparked widespread protests and vigils in Minneapolis and other cities.
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Renee’s family has publicly refuted false online rumors about her having a criminal history.
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Her family has hired legal representation, including attorneys associated with high-profile civil rights cases, and is seeking accountability and transparency in how the encounter was handled.
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Federal authorities have announced they see no basis for a civil rights investigation at this time, a decision that has drawn further criticism.
What’s Known and What’s Not
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Public video footage and eyewitness accounts have been circulated, but many aspects remain disputed or under review.
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There is no verified reporting that Renee Good was pregnant at the time of the incident. News outlets describing her life reference her as a mother of three but do not mention a pregnancy.
