At a Glance
- Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on January 7 after dropping her 6-year-old at school
- Family of her late husband calls the loss “unimaginable” and asks for empathy, not political fights
- Video shows agent Jonathan Ross fired as Renee began to move her car; her dog survived the incident
- Why it matters: The killing has intensified scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement tactics in routine encounters
Renee Nicole Good’s extended family is publicly mourning the 37-year-old mother of three who was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, describing her as “full of heart and never defined by malice” and pleading for conversations rooted in “humanity, empathy, and care.”
The deadly encounter happened shortly after Renee and her wife, Becca Good, had dropped off their 6-year-old child at school on January 7, according to previous reporting by News Of Losangeles. While driving home, the couple came upon federal immigration agents; moments later, Renee was shot and crashed her Honda Pilot down the road.
Family Statement Released Through U.K. Outlet
Most of the relatives now speaking out are from the family of Renee’s late husband, Timmy Macklin Jr., who died in 2023 at age 36 and fathered her youngest son. In a statement released Monday, January 12, through the U.K. newspaper The Guardian, Macklin Jr.’s parents and siblings said they hope the “unimaginable loss” spurs change so “fewer families have to endure this kind of pain.”
They described Renee as:
- An extraordinary mother
- Devoted and fiercely loving
- Always putting her children at the center of the world
- Full of heart and never defined by malice
Jessica Fletcher, Macklin Jr.’s sister, told The Oregonian on behalf of the extended family:
> “Our family is grieving deeply, and we are speaking now with care, clarity, and love during a time of unimaginable loss. At the center of this tragedy are lives we love, and a family forever changed.”
Although the family avoided direct criticism of ICE, Jessica acknowledged the political undertones:
> “I don’t want to open it up into this huge fight with the opposing side. That would just be pouring more gasoline on the fire. But not saying something is political too.”
Video Shows Dog Survived, Agent Identified
Newly released cell-phone footage recorded by an ICE agent shows the agent circling Renee’s Honda Pilot while Becca stood outside talking to authorities. A black dog sat in the backseat, window rolled down, watching the scene.
The video captures the moment Renee began to move the vehicle. Agent Jonathan Ross fired, the SUV rolled away, and a voice behind the camera muttered, “F—ing bitch.”
Key sequence in the footage:
- Agent circles car
- Becca converses with agent outside
- Renee shifts car forward
- Ross fires
- Vehicle crashes down the street
A neighbor who rushed outside asked Becca if she had anyone to call. Becca replied:
> “That’s my wife. They shot her in the f—-ing head, dude. This is ridiculous!”
Tributes Paint Picture of Devoted Mother
Beyond the 6-year-old she shared with Macklin Jr., Renee leaves behind two older children-a 12-year-old daughter and a 15-year-old son-from her first marriage.
Charlene Fletcher, Renee’s former mother-in-law, told The Guardian:
> “Meeting Renee made me a better mother. She had a beautiful voice that everyone should have had the chance to hear. The last thing Renee would have wanted was violence carried out in her name.”
Jessica Fletcher added that hateful online rhetoric has obscured Renee’s true character:
> “There’s been so much hateful rhetoric back and forth, and what’s been missed is painting a picture of who Renee was.”
The family statement concluded:
> “We know Renee would be there too, cheering on those who fight for justice and standing with the people, causes, and community she loved. We hope this inspires accountability, compassion, and meaningful change.”
Becca Good’s Previous Statement
Two days after the shooting, Becca told Minnesota Public Radio the couple had relocated from Kansas City, Missouri, to Minneapolis “to make a better life for ourselves.”
In her January 9 statement, she recalled:
> “What we found when we got here was a vibrant and welcoming community; we made friends and spread joy. Here, I had finally found peace and safe harbor. That has been taken from me forever.”
She said they stopped that Wednesday “to support our neighbors. We had whistles. They had guns.”
Investigation Under Review
The Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General and local authorities are examining the circumstances that led Ross to open fire. No charges have been announced.
Key Takeaways
- Renee Nicole Good was killed by ICE agent Jonathan Ross minutes after a school drop-off
- Family members remember her as a loving mother of three who always centered her children
- Video confirms her dog survived the shooting inside the vehicle
- Relatives urge public discourse focused on empathy rather than political conflict
