Family of Renee Good Accuses ICE of Killing Minneapolis Mother

Thu Jan 15 2026 02:33:35 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

The family of Renee Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE officer, seeks accountability and has hired the same law firm that represented George Floyd's family to investigate the case.

Renee Good's family claims federal immigration officers are responsible for her death when she was following their orders. They have launched an investigation with the help of a law firm known for representing George Floyd’s family. Despite calls for a civil rights investigation, the Justice Department sees no basis for it, while the officer involved claims self-defense. Community outrage has led to protests and demands for accountability.

The family of Renee Good is accusing federal immigration officers of causing her death as she attempted to comply with their instructions during a law enforcement operation in Minneapolis. Wednesday, the family announced that they hired the law firm Romanucci & Blandin—the same firm that represented George Floyd’s family—to pursue answers and accountability regarding Good's tragic death.

Renee Good, who was 37 years old, was remembered by her loved ones as an agent of peace. They emphasized the need to refrain from using her death as a political tool, as the firm promised to provide insights from their ongoing investigation in the near future.

This development arrives alongside the Justice Department's announcement that it has found no reason to initiate a federal civil rights investigation into the shooting. Meanwhile, the FBI is actively investigating Good's death.

The actions of the ICE officer involved have been defended by the Trump administration, claiming the officer acted in self-defense when he discharged his weapon in front of Good’s moving vehicle. However, this explanation has faced significant backlash from community leaders, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who have questioned the officer's narrative based on videos of the incident.

Adding to the turmoil, approximately six federal prosecutors in Minnesota have resigned this week, alongside several supervisors from the criminal section of the Civil Rights Division in Washington.

Romanucci & Blandin are seeking clarity regarding the ICE operation on January 7, the interactions between officers and Good, and any delays in the medical assistance provided post-shooting. The officer responsible for firing the fatal shot has not yet been publicly identified.

The family recounted that Good and her wife had just dropped off their six-year-old child at school and had stopped to monitor law enforcement activity when the incident occurred. They believe Good was attempting to pull away from the officers prior to her being shot.

“What happened to Renee is wrong,” stated the law firm, which plans to continuously update the public on their findings, emphasizing that they feel the community needs more information.

In a poignant statement to Minnesota Public Radio, Becca Good described the situation, saying, “We had whistles. They had guns.” Despite the media's outreach, the family has remained largely silent since the tragedy, focusing on honoring Renee.