Renee Good, Victim in Minneapolis ICE Shooting, Remembered for Her Kindness
📅 January 8, 2026
✍️ Editor: Sudhir Choudhary, The Vagabond News
Renee Nicole Good, the 37-year-old woman who was fatally shot during a federal immigration operation, is being remembered by family, friends, and community members as a person known for kindness, generosity, and quiet resilience, as investigations into the incident continue.
Good was killed on January 6, 2026, at approximately 7:30 pm, in south Minneapolis, Minnesota, during an operation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. She was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.
A Life Remembered
Those who knew Renee Good described her as a caring presence who routinely helped others, often without seeking attention. Neighbours said she checked in on people in her community and was known for small but meaningful acts of kindness.
“She was the kind of person who noticed when someone was struggling,” a family friend said. “Renee didn’t have to say much—she showed care through her actions.”
Community members gathered for vigils in the days following her death, leaving flowers, candles, and handwritten notes near the site of the shooting.
The Incident
According to federal authorities, the shooting occurred during an immigration enforcement action in a residential area of Minneapolis. An ICE agent discharged a firearm, striking Good. The exact circumstances that led to the use of deadly force remain under investigation.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is leading the probe, a standard procedure in officer-involved shootings involving federal agents. The ICE agent has been placed on administrative duty pending the outcome.
Officials have not alleged that Good was the target of the immigration operation. She has been identified as a U.S. citizen, and no charges or warrants related to her have been disclosed.
Grief and Questions
Good’s death has intensified public scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement practices, particularly in urban residential settings. Minnesota state and Minneapolis city leaders have called for transparency and accountability, saying residents deserve clear answers about how and why lethal force was used.
Civil rights advocates have echoed those calls, stressing that remembrance of the victim must go hand in hand with a thorough, independent investigation.
Family Seeks Dignity and Truth
Family members have asked for privacy as they grieve, while also urging authorities to ensure that the investigation proceeds without bias or delay.
“This is about dignity and truth,” a relative said through a community representative. “Renee was more than a headline. She mattered.”
A Community in Mourning
As Minneapolis continues to grapple with the aftermath of the shooting, Renee Good’s life—not just her death—has become the focus of remembrance. Vigils and memorials are expected to continue in the coming days as residents mourn a woman they say embodied compassion in everyday life.
Investigators have said additional information will be released once reviews of video footage, forensic evidence, and witness statements are complete.
Sources: Family acquaintances, community representatives, federal and local officials
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Renee Good, Minneapolis shooting, ICE incident, Community remembrance, Federal investigation
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