At a Glance
- Renee Good, 35, was shot and killed by ICE agent Jonathan Ross on January 7 in Minneapolis
- Her family has retained Romanucci & Blandin, the firm that won a $27 million settlement for George Floyd’s family
- The firm claims “the community is not receiving transparency” about the shooting
- Good’s family disputes federal claims that she tried to weaponize her vehicle
Why it matters: The case could become another flashpoint in the national debate over federal law enforcement tactics and accountability.
The family of Renee Good, a Minneapolis mother of three fatally shot by an ICE agent, has hired the same law firm that secured a $27 million settlement for George Floyd’s family.
Romanucci & Blandin announced Wednesday that it represents Good’s partner, parents and siblings. The Chicago-based firm, working with a Minneapolis attorney, launched a civil investigation into the January 7 shooting.
The Shooting
Good died after ICE agent Jonathan Ross shot her while she sat behind the wheel of her Honda Pilot. The incident occurred after Good and her partner, Becca Good, dropped their 6-year-old at school and spotted federal agents in their neighborhood.
The family’s attorneys provided their most detailed account yet of the shooting. They said the couple stopped to “observe, with the intention of supporting and helping their neighbors.”
Federal officials claim Good attempted to weaponize her vehicle. Local officials and Good’s family strongly dispute this version of events.
Legal Team’s Track Record
Romanucci & Blandin represented George Floyd’s family after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin killed him in May 2020. The case sparked nationwide protests and led to Chauvin’s murder conviction.
The firm filed a lawsuit against Minneapolis and four police officers involved in Floyd’s death. In March 2021, they secured the $27 million settlement for Floyd’s family.
Chauvin received a 22.5-year prison sentence for second-degree murder.
Family’s Questions
Founding partner Antonio Romanucci questioned the circumstances surrounding Good’s death.
“People want to know what could and should have been done to let Renee live and pick her child up safely from school that afternoon,” Romanucci said in a statement.
The firm criticized the lack of transparency surrounding the case. They pledged to provide regular public updates as their investigation progresses.
“The community is not receiving transparency about this case elsewhere, so our team will provide that to the country,” the firm stated.
Investigation Status
The shooting has drawn intense national scrutiny. The conflicting accounts between federal officials and local authorities have intensified public interest.
Federal authorities maintain Good posed a threat with her vehicle. Minneapolis officials and witnesses challenge this narrative.
The family’s legal team will conduct an independent civil investigation. They plan to share findings publicly as they gather evidence.
Background
Good, 35, worked as an English instructor at Old Dominion University. She lived in Minneapolis with her partner and their three children.
The incident marks another controversial encounter between federal law enforcement and civilians. It occurs amid ongoing debates about ICE operations and accountability measures.
Key Takeaways
- Renee Good’s family hired Romanucci & Blandin, the firm that won $27 million for George Floyd’s family
- The firm disputes federal claims that Good tried to weaponize her vehicle
- They promise transparency through an independent civil investigation
- The case adds to scrutiny of federal law enforcement tactics
