WASHINGTON (AP) — A deadly shooting involving a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer on Wednesday claimed the life of Renee Nicole Macklin Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, in Minneapolis.
Macklin Good, a U.S. citizen originally from Colorado, had no significant prior encounters with law enforcement beyond routine traffic violations. She had moved to Minnesota with her family last year and described herself on social media as a ‘poet and writer and wife and mom.’
Witnesses reported that the incident began after Macklin Good had dropped her 6-year-old son off at school and was driving home with her partner when they came across a group of ICE agents. Videos surfaced showing the chaos that ensued, highlighting the officer’s demands for her to exit the vehicle before opening fire as she attempted to drive away.
Emotional reactions from bystanders were captured live, with one woman shouting in anguish, 'That’s my wife, I don’t know what to do!' after witnessing the shooting.
After the incident, Macklin Good's ex-husband relayed that she was not involved in any form of activism and was simply a devoted mother and caring individual who participated in youth missions throughout her life. He characterized her as kind-hearted, compassionate, and devoted to her family.
Her mother, Donna Ganger, expressed her devastation, stating, 'Renee was one of the kindest people I’ve ever known,' highlighting her loving nature and community engagement.
The shooting has drawn significant media coverage and public outrage, raising critical questions about the methods and practices employed by ICE in carrying out immigration enforcement. Calls for accountability have emerged in response to what many view as excessive force in handling routine situations, further complicating the ongoing national discourse about immigration policy and public safety.
