MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A tragic incident occurred in Minneapolis on Wednesday when a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Macklin Good, a mother of three and a U.S. citizen. Good had recently moved to Minnesota from Kansas City, Missouri.
Born in Colorado, Good was known for her gentle nature and was described on social media as a ‘poet and writer, and a proud mom’ who engaged actively in her community. She had just dropped her 6-year-old son off at school before encountering ICE agents at a snowy street.
Witness videos depict ICE officers demanding she exit her vehicle. As she attempted to drive away, one officer fired multiple shots into her car, leading to her death. Eyewitnesses reported the anguish of those nearby, with footage capturing the despair of a woman crying out for her partner after the shooting.
Good was portrayed by administration officials as a threat, alleging she attempted to ram officers with her vehicle. However, her ex-husband refuted such claims, stating she was never involved in acts of protest and was not politically active. He described her as a compassionate person involved in church activities and community service throughout her life.
Beyond her familial roles, Good was also a talented writer who studied creative writing and hosted a podcast. Her family was devastated to learn of her death, with her mother expressing the immense loss of a loving and nurturing individual. The incident has led to public outcry, and protests are forming as community members demand accountability for the actions of ICE officers.
