At a Glance
- Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Jan. 7 while sitting in her car
- The mother of three and 2020 ODU poetry graduate was unarmed and a U.S. citizen
- DHS labeled her a “domestic terrorist”, but Mayor Jacob Frey called the shooting “bulls—” and denounced the agent’s actions
- Why it matters: The killing, captured on video, has intensified scrutiny of ICE’s use of force and sparked national backlash
A 37-year-old mother of three and published poet is dead after an ICE agent opened fire on her vehicle in Minneapolis, prompting fierce backlash against the Department of Homeland Security’s claim of self-defense.
The Shooting
**Renee Nicole Good was sitting in the driver’s seat of her car when ICE agents confronted her. As she pulled forward, one agent fired multiple shots, killing her.
The entire incident was captured on camera from multiple angles, fueling public outrage.
> “That’s so stupid. She was probably terrified.”
Donna Ganger, Good’s mother, rejected DHS’s claim that her daughter was a “domestic terrorist”, insisting she was not involved in anti-ICE protests.
Family and Legacy
Good’s three children-a 15-year-old daughter and two sons, 12 and 6-are now left without their mother.
> “She was extremely compassionate… an amazing human being.”
Tim Ganger, her father, told The Washington Post she had “a good life, but a hard life.”
| Survived by | Age |
|---|---|
| Daughter | 15 |
| Son 1 | 12 |
| Son 2 | 6 |
Academic and Artistic Achievements
Good graduated from Old Dominion University in 2020 with a degree in English and won the undergraduate poetry prize.
Her work appeared in Metrosphere and Coronado Literary Review, and her bio noted she loved movie marathons and making messy art with her kids.
> “May Renee’s life be a reminder of what unites us: freedom, love, and peace.”
ODU President Brian O. Hemphill urged compassion, healing, and reflection in the wake of her death.
Political Fallout
DHS posted on X that an “anti-ICE rioter weaponized her vehicle”, claiming the agent “saved his own life.”
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey bluntly refuted that narrative:
> “This was an agent recklessly using power that resulted in somebody getting killed.”
Key Takeaways
- Renee Nicole Good, unarmed U.S. citizen, died from multiple gunshots fired by an ICE agent
- Video evidence contradicts DHS’s “domestic terrorism” claim
- Mayor, family, and university demand accountability
- Three children are left without their mother, and one son may be placed with his grandfather
As investigations continue, Good’s loved ones mourn a poet, graduate, and devoted parent whose life was cut short in seconds.
