> At a Glance
> – Dozens gathered in Boyle Heights to honor Renee Nicole Good, shot dead by a federal agent in Minneapolis
> – Demonstrators blocked streets after a 5 p.m. start at Mariachi Plaza
> – Why it matters: The killing has ignited national protests over use-of-force policies and federal accountability
A Minneapolis mother’s fatal encounter with ICE agents has rippled across the country, bringing families and activists to the streets of East Los Angeles.
The Local Response
About 40 demonstrators converged on Mariachi Plaza Thursday evening, many bringing children and homemade signs to express grief and anger. The crowd marched west, shutting down several streets as they chanted and carried flowers for Renee Nicole Good, 37.
> Father Brendan Busse of Delores Mission Church told mourners:
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> > “I’m here to mourn a real tragedy, a loss of life but also the loss of freedom, truth and justice.”
A Mother’s Final Moments
Good, a U.S. citizen and Colorado native, had just dropped her six-year-old son at school Wednesday when ICE agents confronted her on a quiet residential block. Social-media bios described her as a “poet and writer and wife and mom.”
- She died at the scene from a single federal agent’s bullet
- The Department of Homeland Security claims agents’ lives were “at risk”
- State and federal officials are clashing over jurisdiction to investigate
Community Reactions
Estella Pena, who joined the march, said watching news footage left her feeling helpless.
> Estella Pena explained:
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> > “I feel like being here is so important because you get a sense of community and you get to see that you’re not by yourself.”
Key Takeaways
- Protests erupted nationwide after the Wednesday shooting
- LAPD confirms Boyle Heights streets were blocked during the march
- DHS and the Trump administration defend the shooting as justified
- Minnesota agencies dispute federal authority to investigate
The demonstrations show no sign of slowing as local communities demand answers about the deadly encounter.
