Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old poet and mother, was tragically shot dead by ICE agent Jonathan Ross during an operation in Minneapolis. The shocking incident, which took place while Renee was in her SUV, has sparked nationwide debate and controversy over the circumstances of the shooting.
What Happened During the Incident
Reports indicate that Renee was given conflicting instructions by ICE officers—some asked her to drive, while others told her to get out of the vehicle. When she attempted to move her car, an agent fired several shots, striking her in the head. The federal authorities later stated the shooting occurred in self-defense, though many have criticized the act as unnecessary and reckless.
Following the tragedy, photos of the ICE agent, Jonathan Ross, circulated online, intensifying public scrutiny.
GoFundMe Campaign for Renee Nicole Good
In response to Renee’s death, a GoFundMe page was created to support her family, including her wife Rebecca and her three children. The campaign, initially set with a goal of $50,000, went viral almost immediately. Within 24 hours, it raised $550,000, and the total has now surpassed $1 million.
Donors described Renee as “pure sunshine and pure love,” highlighting her compassionate and giving nature.
Who Was Renee Nicole Good?
Renee Nicole Good was born in Colorado and had no criminal record. She was a poet and writer, with a degree in English from Old Dominion University, and a graduate of the College of Arts and Letters in 2020. She also won an Academy of American Poets prize that same year.
Beyond her literary achievements, Renee was a devoted mother of three. She had been married three times—her first marriage ended in divorce, her second husband passed away in 2023, and she was married to Rebecca Good. Together, Renee and Rebecca ran a repair business called B. Good Handywork LLC in Minneapolis.
Rebecca witnessed the shooting and reportedly expressed her shock and grief, saying:
“That’s my wife, I don’t know what to do!…I have a six-year-old at school… we’re new here we don’t have anyone…We need a doctor.”
Public Reaction
The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good has sparked outrage across social media and news platforms. Many have expressed support for the GoFundMe campaign and called for accountability from ICE.
Renee is remembered as a kind, talented, and loving soul whose life and work impacted everyone around her.