> At a Glance
> – Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot dead by an ICE officer during a Minneapolis immigration raid.
> – A video shows the SUV reversing, then moving forward as multiple gunshots ring out.
> – Mayor Jacob Frey told ICE to “get the f— out”; Gov. Tim Walz warns against “propaganda.”
> – Why it matters: The killing inflamed already raw relations between federal immigration agents and local leaders over recent high-profile raids.
A Minneapolis woman identified as Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent Wednesday while federal officers conducted an immigration operation in a residential neighborhood, igniting swift backlash from city and state officials.
What Happened
According to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Good was behind the wheel of an SUV when she allegedly ignored commands to exit and tried to run over an officer. The agent-who was reportedly struck-then opened fire.
> “She attempted to kill or cause bodily harm to agents,” Noem said, adding the officer was treated at a hospital and released.
A video obtained by NBC News captures officers surrounding the SUV, one attempting to open the driver-side door. The vehicle reverses a few feet, drives forward, and gunshots erupt before the SUV crashes into a parked car. What preceded the clip remains unknown.
Victim’s Family Push Back
Good’s mother, Donna Ganger, rejected any suggestion her daughter was involved in protest activity.
> “She was one of the kindest people I’ve ever known,” Ganger told the Minnesota Star Tribune. “She’s taken care of people all her life. She was loving, forgiving and affectionate.”
A joint statement from the Minneapolis City Council echoed that sentiment, describing Good as a resident “caring for her neighbors” when she was killed.
Political Fallout
- Gov. Tim Walz said he had reviewed video of the shooting and cautioned residents not to trust a “propaganda machine.”
- Mayor Jacob Frey was more blunt, telling ICE to “get the f—” out of the city.
- The FBI and Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension have launched parallel investigations.
Broader Context
The deadly encounter follows a surge of ICE deployments to Minneapolis after a right-wing YouTuber claimed Somali-run day cares were collecting federal subsidies without watching children. State regulators found the allegation largely baseless-children were present at every inspected facility except one that closed in 2022.
| Party | Claim | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ICE / DHS | Good tried to run over agent | Under investigation |
| Family / City Council | Good was assisting neighbors | No evidence of protest activity |
| State Officials | Video contradicts federal narrative | Walz urges public skepticism |
Key Takeaways
- 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good is dead after an ICE officer shot her during a Minneapolis immigration raid.
- Surveillance footage shows the SUV moving forward before officers fire; sequence details remain under official review.
- Local leaders, including Mayor Frey and Gov. Walz, openly challenge the federal account, intensifying scrutiny of ICE operations.
Investigators have yet to clarify whether the agent fired before or after being struck by the vehicle, leaving crucial questions unanswered as community anger grows.
