Renee Nicole Good was shot dead by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
A 37-year-old woman was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis, leading to widespread protests and a clash of narratives between federal and local officials. The incident occurred on March 6, 2024, when the woman, identified as Renee Nicole Macklin Good, was shot while sitting in her vehicle in a residential area approximately 1.6 kilometers from the site where George Floyd was killed in 2020.
Witnesses captured the moments leading up to the shooting on social media. The footage shows an officer approaching a stopped SUV, demanding the driver open the door. As the vehicle began to move, another ICE officer in front of the car fired at least two shots into the vehicle. The SUV subsequently crashed into two parked cars before coming to a halt. Eyewitnesses expressed their shock and disbelief as the scene unfolded.
Renee Macklin Good, who described herself on social media as a “poet and writer and wife and mom,” was pronounced dead from gunshot wounds to the head. Originally from Colorado, she had recently relocated to Kansas City, Missouri, where she co-founded a business called B. Good Handywork. According to reports, she had just moved to Minnesota with her wife and their six-year-old child. A video shared on social media features her wife visibly distressed at the scene, emphasizing the personal tragedy of the incident.
The shooting has drawn significant public attention, triggering protests that demanded accountability and justice. This incident marks at least the fifth death linked to the aggressive immigration enforcement policies implemented under the Trump administration in recent years.
The ICE officer involved has not been publicly identified. Kristi Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security, described him as an experienced officer who had previously sustained injuries during a protest. She claimed that the officer acted in self-defense after being struck by the vehicle during the confrontation. Noem stated, “Our officer followed his training, did exactly what he’s been taught to do in that situation, and took actions to defend himself and defend his fellow law enforcement officers.”
According to Noem, the officers were attempting to clear a vehicle from snow when they encountered a group of protesters. She asserted that the woman was blocking the officers with her vehicle and refused to comply with commands, characterizing her actions as an attempt to harm law enforcement personnel.
In stark contrast, local officials have disputed this narrative. Brian O’Hara, the Minneapolis Police Chief, indicated that evidence did not support the claim that Macklin Good was attempting to harm anyone. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey condemned the federal government’s approach, calling Noem’s description “garbage.” He expressed concern over the deployment of over 2,000 officers to the Twin Cities, stating, “They’re ripping families apart. They’re sowing chaos on our streets, and in this case, quite literally killing people.”
The aftermath of the shooting continues to reverberate throughout the community, raising serious questions about the use of force in immigration enforcement and the safety of residents. The incident has ignited a debate not only about law enforcement practices but also about the broader implications of immigration policy in the United States. As the investigation into the shooting unfolds, the community awaits answers and justice for Renee Macklin Good and her family.
