Details surrounding the tragic shooting of Renee Nicole Good have been shared by her family.
Renee’s family has expressed their deep sorrow and paid tribute to her, describing her as “the beautiful light of our family.” They have also expressed gratitude for the support received during this challenging time.
In a statement shared with USA Today, the family wrote: “We want to thank everyone who has reached out in support of Renee and our family. The kind of unending care we’ve been given during this time is exactly the kind that she gave to everyone.
“Nae was the beautiful light of our family and brought joy to anyone she met. She was relentlessly hopeful and optimistic which was contagious. We all already miss her more than words could ever express.”
They have also provided information about the events leading up to Renee’s untimely demise.
On January 7, Renee, 37, had completed a routine school drop-off for her six-year-old with her wife, Becca Good.
During the drive, they had their dog in the car and noticed ICE raids taking place in their Minneapolis neighborhood as they returned home.
The family’s lawyer stated that the couple decided to stop and observe, intending to assist their neighbors.
Becca stepped out of the car, but Renee remained in the driver’s seat, as seen in footage captured on a cellphone.
In the video, attributed to ICE agent Jonathan Ross, Renee is recorded saying: “That’s fine, dude. I’m not mad at you.”
Renee then tried to leave the scene as another officer approached her vehicle, leading to her being fatally shot.
The family’s legal team has announced plans to investigate Renee’s death and sue the federal government.
Antonio M. Romanucci, a founding partner at the firm representing the family, stated: “People in Minneapolis and across this country truly, truly care about what happened to Renee Good on January 7, 2026, and are committed to understanding how she could have been killed on the street after dropping her child off at school.
“They want to know what could and should have been done to let Renee live and pick her child up safely from school that afternoon.”
The investigation will not coincide with one from the Department of Justice (DoJ), which has stated there is ‘no basis’ for such an inquiry, as per Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
This decision has drawn criticism, leading to resignations from several federal prosecutors.
According to The Guardian, a wave of resignations from federal prosecutors in Minnesota and Washington DC followed the DoJ’s stance on January 13.
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