Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother and American citizen, was shot and killed by an ICE agent on Jan. 7.
In numerous videos circulated across social media platforms, Good was seen in her vehicle, parked across a one-way street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, obstructing ICE agents. Two ICE agents approached her driver’s-side window, and after a brief exchange with Ms. Good, she reversed a few feet and then attempted to pull away. At this point, a third ICE agent who was recording the incident through their body camera had moved to the front driver’s side corner of the vehicle and fired three shots as it pulled forward and right, ultimately killing Good.
In another video circulated on social media, before Good had been pronounced deceased, someone in the crowd, claiming to be a physician, asked to check her pulse. Multiple angles show the ICE agents denying him access to attempt to provide care to the gunshot victim, with agents stating they had paramedics on the way.
Good leaves behind three children; two of whom, aged 12 and 15, are from her first marriage, and one child from her most recent marriage, in which the father had passed away. In simpler terms, she leaves her youngest child as an orphan.
Following this incident, cities across America have condemned the unfortunate outcome, ultimately reproaching the Trump administration’s implementation of a more aggressive approach to immigration.
On the day following the death of Nicole Renee Good, Mayor Jacob Frey was unequivocal: ICE needed to “get the f*ck out of Minneapolis.”
Initially, after the incident, ICE and the FBI had denied the Minneapolis Police Department access to documents to help in the investigation into Ms. Good. Additionally, as CBS News’ Sarah Lynch reported, the FBI will not investigate this incident.
On Jan. 7, around 3:30 p.m., President Trump took to Truth Social to discuss the incident, citing the notion of self-defense as justification for shooting Good.
In Philadelphia, Sheriff Rochelle Bilal, in a press conference on Jan. 9, clearly stated that ICE agents would be charged for any crimes committed within the city of Philadelphia, under the directive of District Attorney Larry Krasner. While the county sheriff’s office does not police the city, it is one of many cases of local elected officials drawing a line in the sand.
The stance taken in Philadelphia is similar to that of major cities in the United States: ICE will not be protected from criminal charges. However, in recent days, Vice President JD Vance has alluded to absolute immunity for ICE agents, specifically in the case of Renee Nicole Good, and for any other incidents that may follow.
On the evening of Thursday, Jan. 8, hundreds gathered at Philadelphia City Hall for a vigil and protest in response to the killing of Renee Nicole Good. Attendees held candles and pointed signs that captured their anger and grief. Among the crowd, statements like “Enough, abolish ICE now!”, “ICE raids violate Philly values,” and “F*** ICE!” could be seen. By arguing that federal immigration enforcement had gone too far, the speakers and protestors who were present emphasized how the killing violated the values and liberties upheld by the city and the nation.
One protestor, who was flying the American flag upside down, explained that she chose to attend because “the country and our democracy are in distress,” which was a sentiment echoed by many others as the gathering unfolded.
Another protestor asserted that “the shooting goes against everything Philly and America stand for.”
Organizers and attendees emphasized the importance of honoring Renee Nicole Good’s life and urged elected officials to take action to hold federal agents accountable to prevent such future tragedies.