Heartbreak in Minneapolis: Family Mourns ICE Shooting Victim Renee Nicole Good as Fundraiser Tops $631,000
Renee Nicole Good, 37, killed in a Minneapolis shooting, leaves a wife and three children. A GoFundMe launched by a friend raised $631K in 17 hours.
A heartbreaking fundraising campaign has been launched for the family of Renee Nicole Good, the 37-year-old Minneapolis mother who was tragically shot and killed by an ICE agent on January 8. The GoFundMe, set up by a friend of the family, has already raised over $631,000 within 17 hours of its launch.
Renee's wife and three children are grieving the loss of their loved one, who was described by her mother as 'one of the kindest people I've ever known.' A poet and devoted mother, Renee was a US citizen who had moved to Minnesota with her partner in 2025.
The shooting occurred amidst a volatile situation, with ICE agents deployed to the state over claims of healthcare fraud among the Somali immigrant community. While the federal government maintains that Renee 'weaponized her SUV' and tried to run over the agents, state officials dispute these claims.
Videos of the scene have fueled the debate, with critics accusing the ICE agent of killing Renee in cold blood. Protests against the ICE have intensified in the state, with thousands gathering at the Minneapolis site of the shooting.
Renee's loved ones remember her as 'an amazing human being' who was 'loving, forgiving and affectionate.' The family is grateful for the outpouring of support, which is helping them cope with their devastating loss.
Key facts:
- Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot and killed by an ICE agent on January 8 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- A GoFundMe has raised over $631,000 in 17 hours to support her family.
- Renee's wife and three children are grieving her loss.
- The shooting occurred amidst a volatile situation involving ICE agents and protests.
- The federal government and state officials have differing accounts of the incident.