A mother and artist
Renee Nicole Good, 37, a mother of three, was the woman fatally shot by a federal ICE officer in Minneapolis. She had recently moved to the city and was known as a prize-winning poet and an amateur guitarist. City officials have said she was acting as a legal observer during federal ICE activities.
Conflicting descriptions
The Trump administration labelled Good a “domestic terrorist,” a characterization that contrasts sharply with how friends and family remember her. Her death sparked nationwide protests, with demonstrators holding signs calling for “Justice for Renee.”
Remembering Renee
Her mother, Donna Ganger, told the Minnesota Star Tribune that Renee was likely terrified during the confrontation with federal officers. Donna described her daughter as “one of the kindest people I’ve ever known” who was compassionate, loving, and always caring for others.
Her father, Tim Ganger, shared with The Washington Post that while Renee had a good life, it had not been an easy one. Those who knew her remember her as generous, forgiving, and full of warmth.
Support and fundraising
A fundraiser was launched to support Good’s family, initially aiming for $50,000. Remarkably, it raised more than $1.4 million within just a day, reflecting the widespread public support and outrage following her death.
