A city’s outrage boiled over into a direct, defiant order: “Get the f* out of Minneapolis.” Mayor Jacob Frey’s words, raw with emotion, followed a shocking event – the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good by a federal immigration agent during a raid.
The incident unfolded as ICE officers attempted to remove Good from her vehicle, which was partially obstructing a roadway. Witnesses captured the harrowing scene on social media: two agents struggling with the driver, then a sudden shot fired as the SUV began to move. The vehicle crashed moments later, the agent immediately calling for emergency services.
Mayor Frey didn’t mince words during a press conference, dismissing the federal government’s claim of self-defense as “bulls*.” He painted a grim picture of ICE’s presence in Minneapolis, describing it not as a force for safety, but as a source of terror and disruption.
“People are being hurt. Families are being ripped apart,” Frey declared, his voice resonating with anger. “Long-term Minneapolis residents…are being terrorised, 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 tragically taken in 2020, a haunting proximity that amplified the city’s pain and renewed its sense of injustice. The weight of history hung heavy in the air.
Renee Good was a mother, a partner, and, according to her own Instagram profile, a poet, writer, and musician. Her mother, Donna Ganger, described her as “an amazing human being,” overflowing with kindness, compassion, and love. She leaves behind an orphaned son, her husband having passed away in 2023.
The incident sparked condemnation from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who accused President Trump of “governing by reality TV,” prioritizing fear and conflict over genuine public safety. He called for an end to the administration’s aggressive immigration crackdown, labeling it reckless and destructive.
Walz’s message was clear: Minnesota no longer needed – or wanted – the federal government’s heavy-handed intervention. The governor’s words echoed the growing sentiment within the city: a demand for accountability, a plea for peace, and a resolute rejection of tactics that cost a life.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents operate as federal law enforcement, tasked with enforcing immigration laws and investigating violations. However, last year alone, at least 32 people died while in ICE custody – the highest number on record, raising serious questions about the agency’s practices and the human cost of its enforcement.
