Wife of ICE shooting victim Renee Nicole Good speaks out and confirms couple were protesting when spouse was killed

The killing of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother and community activist, has ignited nationwide controversy after she was fatally shot during an encounter with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minneapolis.

Renee and her wife, Rebecca Good, were near ICE activity in their neighborhood when federal agents approached Renee’s vehicle. What began as a verbal confrontation rapidly escalated into a deadly encounter.

According to federal authorities, ICE agent Jonathan Ross fired three shots after Renee allegedly refused commands to leave her car and started moving the vehicle forward. Officials claim the agent believed he was facing an immediate threat.

Video footage released later shows a tense exchange, with Renee and Rebecca openly challenging officers moments before the shooting. The footage has intensified debate over whether the use of lethal force was justified.

Federal agencies and the Trump administration have defended the shooting as self-defense, arguing the vehicle was perceived as a weapon. Local officials and civil-rights advocates have strongly disputed that claim.

In her first public remarks, Rebecca Good described Renee as deeply compassionate, guided by faith, and devoted to justice. She said they stopped only to support neighbors impacted by enforcement actions and stressed the power imbalance, noting that protesters had whistles while officers carried guns.

Renee leaves behind three children, including a young son who had already lost his father. As investigations continue, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has dismissed the self-defense claim, while Rebecca says she will honor Renee’s legacy by teaching their child empathy, strength, and humanity.