The woman shot dead by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis has been identified as Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three who had just moved to the city.
She was a prize-winning poet and a hobby guitarist, and according to Minnesota Senator Tina Smith, a US citizen.
City leaders have said Good was a legal observer of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities. But the Trump administration has called her a domestic terrorist.
Good's death has sparked protests across the country, with many people holding signs that read Justice for Renee.
Her mother, Donna Ganger, told the Minnesota Star Tribune that her daughter was probably terrified during the confrontation that led to her fatal shooting and that she was one of the kindest people I've ever known. Ganger described her as extremely compassionate and someone who had spent her life taking care of others.
A fundraiser for Good's family raised over $370,000 in just 10 hours, highlighting the immense support the community has shown in the aftermath of her death.
Good was originally from Colorado Springs and had recently moved to Minneapolis. She was a creative writing graduate who had also won an award from the Academy of American Poets. Her biography described her as a devoted mother and an artist who loved to engage in creative activities with her children.
According to Good's family, she was not actively protesting or engaging in confrontations with ICE agents at the time of her death. However, ICE officials stated that she was impeding their work and that her actions necessitated the use of lethal force. This claim has ignited a fierce dialogue on police conduct and civil rights.
The incident occurred just blocks from the site of George Floyd's murder in 2020, raising additional awareness of systemic issues concerning law enforcement and race.
The situation has called for a reevaluation of how immigration enforcement is conducted, as well as the protections afforded to observers and citizens during these operations. Community leaders and family members alike continue to demand justice and accountability following Good's tragic death.
