Renee Nicole Good: Renee Good family fundraiser surpasses $1 million after fatal ICE shooting
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What happened in the Minneapolis shooting?
Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three and poet, was shot and killed Wednesday during a confrontation with federal immigration officers on a Minneapolis street. According to the account provided, an agent later identified as Jonathan Ross fired three shots through the window of Good’s Honda Pilot, The Independent reported.
Good died at the scene while his wife, Rebecca, watched from nearby. The incident immediately triggered protests in Minneapolis and other US cities, fueled by anger and confusion over different versions of what happened.
President Donald Trump and his administration have accused Good of abuse of power for allegedly engaging in “domestic terrorism” and trying to kidnap agents. Trump later claimed on Truth Social that he was “obviously a professional agitator” and that Ross had no choice but to shoot in self-defense, according to a report by The Independent.
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How did the fundraiser grow so quickly?
A GoFundMe page organized by family friends was created to support Good’s wife and six-year-old son. It was stated that the family was struggling with a “devastating loss” and Good was remembered as “pure sunshine, pure love. She will be sorely missed.”
By midday Friday, the fundraiser had raised $1,486,102 from nearly 38,000 donations, well above its initial goal of $50,000. This rapid increase reflected widespread public sympathy and anger about the murder, The Independent reported.
Who was Renee Nicole Good?
Good was originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado, and studied creative writing at Old Dominion University in Virginia. She previously hosted a podcast with her husband, comedian Tim Macklin, who died in 2023 at the age of 36, according to a report by The Independent.
After being widowed, Good lived briefly in Kansas City and Canada, and then settled in Minneapolis after her marriage with her new partner, Rebecca, whose name she took. In addition to his younger son, he had a 15-year-old daughter and a 12-year-old son.
His mother, Donna Granger, told the Minnesota Star Tribune that Good was “extremely compassionate” and not the type to confront ICE agents, adding: “He was extremely compassionate. He took care of people his whole life. He was loving, forgiving and compassionate. He was a wonderful person.” A friend later told The New York Post that Good was part of a local group called “ICE Watch.”
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How do leaders respond to the murder?
Vice President J.D. Vance and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem publicly defended the agent; Noem claimed Good “weaponized” her vehicle. California Governor Gavin Newsom accused ICE of acting as Trump’s “personal police force” and called the attack “state-sponsored terrorism.”
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey condemned Noem’s statement as “bulls***” and a “garbage narrative” and demanded that federal agents “get the hell out of Minneapolis.” He also criticized ICE for excluding local authorities from the investigation and claimed that federal actions have doubled shootings in the city this year, according to a report by The Independent.
FAQ
Who was Renee Nicole Good?
She was a Minneapolis-based poet, mother of three, and podcast host who was shot and killed by an ICE agent.
How much did the fundraiser raise?
As of Friday afternoon, the amount raised from nearly 38,000 donations was $1,486,102.
