> At a Glance
> – Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot dead by an ICE officer in Minneapolis on Jan. 7
> – Fox News’ Jesse Watters highlighted her pronouns and sexuality while reporting her death
> – Top officials clash: Trump backs the agent; Gov. Walz calls DHS claims “propaganda”
> – Why it matters: The killing inflamed tensions over federal immigration raids in Minnesota
A U.S. citizen who monitored ICE activity was fatally shot by a federal agent during immigration raids, triggering dueling narratives that now dominate national headlines.
The Shooting
Renee Nicole Good died from a head wound after an ICE officer opened fire Wednesday morning in Minneapolis. The 37-year-old mother of three had been acting as a “legal observer” during the agency’s sweeping enforcement operation, according to City Council Member Jason Chavez.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem labeled Good a threat, claiming she “stalked and impeded” agents and committed “domestic terrorism.”
DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin alleged:
> “The driver weaponized her vehicle, attempting to run over our law enforcement officers in an attempt to kill them.”
Media Spotlight on Personal Details
While covering the story, Jesse Watters told Fox viewers:
> “The woman who lost her life was a self-proclaimed poet from Colorado with pronouns in her bio. A 37-year-old White woman named Renee Good. The Daily Mail says she leaves behind a lesbian partner and a child from a previous marriage.”
He added that Good “considered herself a legal observer” but stated, “there’s no evidence she had a law degree.”
Family and Officials Push Back
Good’s mother, Donna Ganger, rejected claims her daughter was part of any organized protest.
> “She was probably terrified. She was one of the kindest people I’ve ever known.”
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz countered federal assertions:
> “I’ve seen the video. Don’t believe this propaganda machine. The state will ensure there is a full, fair, and expeditious investigation to ensure accountability and justice.”
Political Fallout
- President Trump, 79, backed the agent on Truth Social, blaming “the Radical Left” for targeting law enforcement.
- Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey demanded ICE leave the city: “Get the f— out of Minneapolis. We do not want you here.”
Good’s 6-year-old child, who previously lost his father in 2023, is now orphaned. Good also leaves behind two older children, ages 12 and 15.
Key Takeaways
- A U.S. citizen acting as an immigration raid observer was killed by an ICE bullet.
- Federal officials portray her as an attacker; local leaders call the shooting reckless.
- The incident intensifies the national fight over Trump-era immigration enforcement.
As Minneapolis reels, multiple investigations promise to dissect the sharply conflicting accounts of how Renee Nicole Good died.
