Renee Nicole Good Death, Woman, 37, of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area shot and killed

Renee Nicole Good, 37, of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area, died Jan. 7, 2026, after being shot during an encounter with a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis, authorities and family members confirmed. Good was pronounced dead at a hospital later that day following the shooting in a residential neighborhood in south Minneapolis. (Wikipedia)

Good was driving her vehicle on Portland Avenue near East 33rd and 34th Streets when she was struck by gunfire from an ICE officer during a federal immigration enforcement operation. Video footage of the incident showed authorities approaching her SUV before shots were fired. The vehicle then continued forward, striking a parked car and light pole. The Minneapolis Police Chief later confirmed Good was not the known target of any criminal investigation at the time of the shooting.

Born in approximately 1988, Good lived in the Twin Cities with her partner. She was remembered by her family as a compassionate and caring individual who prioritized helping others. Her mother described her as “one of the kindest people I’ve ever known,” saying she was loving, forgiving and affectionate, and that she had taken care of others throughout her life. Good’s family said she was not involved in protesting at the time of the encounter with federal agents.

Good’s death occurred amid a broader federal immigration enforcement operation in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area that authorities described as the largest of its kind, involving hundreds of Department of Homeland Security personnel. Federal officials characterized the shooting as an act of self-defense, claiming the vehicle was being used as a weapon against officers, although local leaders quickly challenged that narrative and called for a full, transparent investigation into the shooting.

Officials from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety said the state would cooperate with federal investigations into the circumstances surrounding Good’s death. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz publicly expressed concern about the incident and called for accountability, emphasizing the importance of a thorough inquiry.

Renee Nicole Good is survived by her partner and other family members. Funeral arrangements and memorial service details have not been announced, and her loved ones have asked for privacy as they mourn her sudden and tragic passing.

Good’s death has drawn widespread attention and sparked community vigils, with tributes highlighting her warmth, kindness and the impact she had on those who knew her.