Minneapolis ICE Shooting: Renee Nicole Good, 37 year old was shot dead by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and DHS labels it domestic terrorism, but local leaders dispute federal claims.
Renee Nicole Good is identified as the Minneapolis woman killed by an ICE agent during a federal immigration operation (Photo: X)
Minneapolis ICE Shooting: A fatal shooting in Minneapolis has brought an (ICE) agent to the national spotlight. The victim who was shot dead has now been identified through various reports. She was 37 years old and named Renee Nicole Good. Her name has appeared in the coverage due to conflicting reports about the shooting and various video snippets being posted online. The shooting is an important part of the narrative surrounding the use of force by federal law enforcers.
Renee Nicole Good was the woman who died in the ICE raid in Minneapolis. Relatives confirmed that she was the one who died in the operation. Good’s mother, Donna Ganger talked to media men regarding the incident, indicating that her daughter was afraid before the incident occurred. She also confirmed that Good never participated in any civil disturbance activities such as protests.
The incident was portrayed by the Department of Homeland Security as an action by Good to weaponize her vehicle against federal law enforcement officers. The two officials emphasized that the action was undertaken by the ICE agent with the intention of safeguarding his life and those of his colleagues.
🚨BREAKING UPDATE: Renee Nicole Good, 37, named as Minneapolis woman killed by ICE
The woman shot dead by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minnesota has been named as 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good.
Good was named by her mother Donna Ganger, who spoke to the… pic.twitter.com/IG8UkeJFNM— SANTINO (@MichaelSCollura) January 7, 2026
Secretary Noem criticized the woman’s alleged application of her SUV on the officers as an act of domestic terrorism, which has escalated the level of rhetoric in relation to the shooting, reflecting how law enforcement has defined violent resistance against its actions.
Renee Nicole Good was reportedly shot three times in the face after she did not comply with ICE agents orders to exit her vehicle during the protest.
DHS Officials claim that the use of a car to attack federal agents during the course of an enforcement action qualifies the crime as domestic terrorism. In particular, the behaviour is intended to intimidate or damage the personnel that form the government. Such a position is amalgamated with the overall federal definition regarding terrorism.
Critics including some Minnesota leaders and civil rights activists, disagree with that assertion. They reference video footage, for example in which Good appears to be trying to escape the area rather than harm the police. They also argue that deeming the encounter a terrorist incident is only likely to increase tensions, rather than addressing the use of force by the authorities.
