A city’s outrage boiled over as Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey delivered a searing rebuke to federal immigration agents: “Get the f* out of Minneapolis.” The demand came in the wake of a fatal shooting, a moment captured on video that ignited a firestorm of grief and anger.
Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother, was killed during an ICE raid. Agents attempted to remove her from a vehicle partially obstructing a roadway, but the situation escalated tragically. As the driver maneuvered the car, an agent opened fire, the shot ringing out as the vehicle passed.
Mayor Frey didn’t mince words during a press conference, dismissing the federal government’s claim of self-defense as “bulls*.” He painted a stark picture of ICE’s impact on the community, describing a climate of fear and disruption.
“People are being hurt. Families are being ripped apart,” Frey stated, his voice heavy with emotion. “Long-term Minneapolis residents…are being terrorized, and now somebody is dead. That’s on you, and it’s also on you to leave.”
The shooting occurred a mere four blocks from the site where George Floyd’s life was taken in 2020, a chilling reminder of past trauma and a catalyst for renewed pain. The proximity amplified the sense of injustice and fueled the city’s fury.
Video footage circulating online showed the tense moments leading up to the shooting. Two agents were seen attempting to extract a woman from an SUV. The driver’s attempt to drive away was met with a single, devastating shot from a third agent.
Renee Good was not the subject of any ongoing investigation, according to Minneapolis police. She was simply a woman caught in the crosshairs of a controversial operation, leaving behind a grieving partner and a community in mourning.
Her mother, Donna Ganger, described her daughter as “an amazing human being,” a woman defined by kindness, compassion, and a lifelong dedication to caring for others. Good herself, on social media, identified as a poet, writer, wife, and mother.
The incident drew condemnation from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who accused President Trump of “governing by reality TV.” He argued that the administration’s aggressive immigration policies were deliberately designed to incite fear and conflict.
“What we’re seeing is the consequences of governance designed to generate fear, headlines and conflict,” Walz declared. He emphasized the “recklessness” of the officers involved and asserted that the state no longer required the federal government’s assistance.
The shooting has left Minneapolis reeling, a city grappling with grief, anger, and a renewed demand for accountability. The mayor’s forceful message – a direct order for ICE to leave – reflects the depth of the city’s pain and its determination to protect its residents.
