The victim of the fatal shooting by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis has been identified as Renee Nicole Macklin Good, a 37-year-old mother of three who recently moved to Minnesota. Good, a U.S. citizen born in Colorado, had no prior law enforcement issues except for a traffic ticket.
Contrary to the Trump administration’s portrayal of Good as a domestic terrorist who allegedly tried to ram federal agents with her vehicle, her family, friends, and neighbors remember her as a gentle, kind, and open-hearted individual. Good, along with her six-year-old son and wife, had recently relocated to Minneapolis from Kansas City, settling in a quiet residential area.
Following the tragic incident, neighbors refrained from speaking to the media, with a sign on one door stating “NO MEDIA INQUIRES” and “JUSTICE FOR RENEE.” Good, who described herself on social media as a poet, writer, wife, and mom, had been exploring Minneapolis, as indicated by her Instagram posts.
Her ex-husband, who chose not to be named to protect their children’s safety, mentioned that Good had just dropped off her son at school before encountering ICE agents with her current partner. Local officials and protesters disputed the self-defense narrative put forth by the Trump administration, with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey dismissing it based on video evidence.
Videos captured by bystanders showed an ICE officer approaching Good’s car and firing shots at close range when she started to pull forward. Subsequent footage depicted a distressed woman near the vehicle crying out for her wife. Good’s creativity and passion were highlighted by family members, with her ex-husband emphasizing her caring nature and Christian background.
Good, a former dental assistant and credit union employee, was described as a devoted mother who had won a writing prize in 2020. Her former professor at Old Dominion University praised her outward-focused writing style and supportive presence in class. Good’s mother and former neighbors praised her compassion and described her as a loving individual who cherished her family.
An online fundraiser for Good’s surviving family members had garnered significant support, reflecting the community’s mourning and solidarity. Good’s tragic death has sparked an outpouring of grief and calls for justice in Minneapolis.