On the morning of January 7, 2026, Renee Nicole Good started her day like normal. She was a 37-year-old poet, a mother of three children, and a substitute teacher in Minneapolis. By 9:37 a.m., she was dead. An officer from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shot her in the head. This happened just a few blocks from her home. Her death has caused a national firestorm. A quiet street has become the center of a big debate. The debate is about holding federal agents accountable and their use of deadly force.
The community is mourning a woman her family says was full of kindness. But the official story and what witnesses say do not match. This article will look at the details of the Minneapolis shooting. It will look at a pattern of violence in recent months. It will explain why the phrase “They don’t get to just f**king kill people” has become a rallying cry for justice.
Details of the Minneapolis Shooting: What Really Happened?
The shooting happened on Portland Avenue South. Renee Good was driving her maroon Honda Pilot. She had just dropped her son off at school. She met a team of ICE agents on the street. Video footage and eyewitnesses tell one story. An ICE agent named Jonathan Ross walked up to Good’s car. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) first said Good used her car as a weapon to ram officers. But witness videos show something different. The video appears to show Ross standing to the side of the car.
The car’s wheels were turned away from him. He fired three shots. One bullet broke the windshield. Two others went through the driver’s side window as the car moved past him. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Brian O’Hara have criticized the shooting strongly. After seeing the footage, Mayor Frey called the “self-defense” claim “bull***.” He said the shooting was a reckless use of power.
Renee Nicole Good: A Life Cut Short
Renee Good was more than a headline. She was a U.S. citizen and an award-winning poet. She got her English degree in 2020. She was a mother to three children, ages 15, 12, and 6. She was a member of the LGBTQI+ community.
Her mother, Donna Ganger, and her wife, Becca Good, were in the car during the shooting. They say Renee was not an activist or a “rioter.” She was a woman who believed in kindness. She spent her life taking care of others. The DHS described her as a “domestic terrorist.” The people who knew her describe a “gentle, good mother.” This difference has made the public very angry.
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A Growing Pattern of ICE-Involved Violence
This tragedy is not a single event. Since September 2025, there have been many more shootings involving ICE agents. Data shows that Renee Good’s death is the ninth ICE shooting in just a few months.
The current administration has intensified its immigration crackdown. There are more “targeted operations” in big cities. This has led to more violent confrontations. Reports say immigration agents have shot at people at least 16 times since July 2025. Four people have died from these shootings. This pattern shows a change in how agents are allowed to act. Critics say they now choose “force over de-escalation.”
Statistics of Concern (2025–2026)
- ICE-Involved Shootings: More than 16 since July 2025.
- Deaths in ICE Custody: 32 (a 20-year high in 2025).
- Total Deaths from Shootings: 4.
- Injuries from Federal Agents: More than 7 (including bystanders and protesters).
The Battle for Accountability and Justice
After the shooting, a deep rift opened between state and federal authorities. The FBI has started an inquiry. But Minnesota officials say federal authorities are blocking access to evidence. This is hurting the state’s own investigation.
Making things more controversial, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said it will not start a criminal civil rights probe into the killing. Because of this decision, at least six federal prosecutors in Minnesota resigned. They refused to take part in what they saw as a push to investigate the victim’s widow instead of the officer who fired the shots.
Conclusion: A Call for Transparency
The killing of Renee Nicole Good has become a symbol for many people. They see it as an example of federal power with no checks. When a “loving, forgiving” mother is killed by a masked agent on her own street, the public needs answers. This is not just inevitable—it is essential.
“ICE Out For Good” protests are happening in the Twin Cities and across the nation. The central question remains: How does a democratic society hold federal agencies accountable when their actions kill unarmed citizens?
Disclaimer
The news information presented here is based on available reports and reliable sources from January 2026. Readers should cross-check updates from official news outlets and legal filings as investigations continue.