On Wednesday, after Immigration and Customs Enforcement descended upon Minnesota in its latest in a series of immigration raids, an ICE officer shot and killed a Minneapolis woman, 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good.
Federal officials claim the shooting was an act of self-defense, however, multiple recordings of the incident show Good, a United States citizen and observer on the scene, driving away when asked. On Thursday afternoon, the Minnesota Star Tribune identified the ICE agent who shot Good as Jonathan Ross.
This is at least the fifth death and the ninth shooting to result from ICE crackdowns across the country since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025.
Following Good’s death, thousands of locals attended vigils and protests honoring her life and urging ICE to leave the state. Their calls were echoed by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. And Colorado Governor Jared Polis, leader of Good's home state, has also called for a full investigation into her death.
"She was a compassionate neighbor trying to be a legal observer on behalf of her immigrant neighbors," Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison told NPR's Morning Edition. "That's what she was doing at the moment of her death. And she was a poet. She was a mom. She was a daughter. And I am deeply saddened by what happened to her and her family."
On her social media accounts, Good described herself as “a poet and writer and wife and mom” from Colorado, currently “experiencing Minneapolis.”
Good’s mother, Donna Granger, told the Minnesota Star Tribune that Good lived in the Twin Cities with her partner.
“Renee was one of the kindest people I’ve ever known,” Granger said. “She was extremely compassionate. She’s taken care of people all her life. She was loving, forgiving, and affectionate. She was an amazing human being.”
Good's father, Tim Ganger, also spoke to The Washington Post about his daughter.
“She had a good life, but a hard life,” Ganger said. “She was a wonderful person.”
In the aftermath of her death, supporters have also rallied to support Good’s wife and son as they “grapple with the devastating loss of their wife and mother,” according to a GoFundMe fundraiser.
The fundraiser was created with an initial goal of raising $50,000, but has since surpassed $1,000,000, as of the writing of this article — just over 24 hours after Good was shot and killed.
“Renee was pure sunshine, pure love,” the fundraiser, which was organized by Mattie Weiss, shared. “She will be desperately missed.”
According to the fundraiser, over 25,100 people have contributed, many leaving kind sentiments with their financial donations. Gifts range from totals as small as $5, all the way to $50,000, and messages are pouring in from across the globe, including Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Australia, and more.
“I didn’t know you or your family, yet as a fellow writer with the shared desire to stand for those in their time of need, it’s a safe bet we shared many values, our hearts likely beating to a similar cadence,” one person wrote. “Rest with power, grace, and love. We're folding those you love into our hearts, holding them in these dark moments and beyond for your loss is our loss.”
“What happened to Renee has been witnessed and felt far beyond one place. As a mother, I cannot imagine the pain of leaving a child behind in this world alone. That thought is unbearable,” another added.
“I don’t care about left or right — this is not about politics. This is about humanity.”
This article is being updated periodically to reflect changes in donation totals.
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