ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Woman in Minneapolis, Sparking Outrage and Protests

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot a 37-year-old Minneapolis woman on Wednesday morning, igniting widespread outrage, protests and political conflict over federal immigration enforcement tactics in the city.

Renee Nicole Macklin Good

The victim, shot blocks from where George Floyd was killed, was identified by city officials as Renee Nicole Macklin Good, a U.S. citizen, mother of three and resident of Minneapolis. Good was shot during a large federal immigration operation in the south Minneapolis Central neighborhood around 9:30 a.m. local time, according to local authorities.

Minneapolis police responded to reports of gunfire and found Good with life-threatening gunshot wounds in her vehicle. She was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center, where she later died of her injuries.

Federal officials with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Trump administration said the ICE agent fired in self-defense, alleging Good attempted to use her vehicle against the officers. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem characterized the event as an act of “domestic terrorism” by Good, claims echoed by President Donald Trump.

But videos captured by bystanders and shared widely on social media appear to contradict the federal narrative, showing the SUV moving away or slowly from the agents before shots were fired. Independent reviews suggest the agent was not struck by the vehicle, and Good’s car did not make contact with officers at the time of the shooting.

Local officials strongly dispute the federal account. Mayor Jacob Frey condemned the actions of ICE agents, calling for their withdrawal from Minneapolis and accusing them of recklessly escalating a volatile situation. “ICE — get the f*** out of Minneapolis,” Frey said at a press conference.

The shooting has triggered significant community response. Thousands gathered for vigils and protests outside the Whipple Federal Building on Wednesday evening, with demonstrators demanding accountability and an end to the federal enforcement operation.

Minneapolis Public Schools announced citywide class cancellations for the rest of the week due to safety concerns amid the tensions.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz also weighed in, condemning the shooting, urging calm and announcing preparations to mobilize the National Guard as protests continue.

Good’s family and friends described her as a compassionate person, devoted mother, creative writer and vocal performer who had recently moved to Minneapolis. She had no known history of activism or significant law-enforcement encounters prior to the incident, according to loved ones.

Her death has become a flashpoint in the broader debate over immigration enforcement and federal presence in local communities, particularly in Minneapolis, where memories of previous high-profile police violence remain vivid.

The FBI and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension have launched investigations into the shooting. City leaders have demanded transparency and accountability as questions swirl over the circumstances that led to the fatal encounter.