On a quiet, snow-dusted morning in Minneapolis, Renee Nicole Good, 37, carried out the ordinary act of motherhood—dropping her six-year-old son at school—only for her day to end in tragedy. Renee, a creative and devoted parent who had recently moved from Kansas City to build a safe home for her family, was fatally shot during an encounter with federal agents from ICE. What should have been a routine morning became a devastating confrontation, leaving her community and loved ones in shock.
Renee’s life was defined by small acts of care and compassion. She was a mother who protected and nurtured her child, a neighbor who looked out for others, and a woman whose creative spirit touched those around her. Those who knew her remember her through the music she loved, the words she wrote, and the selfless kindness she showed every day.
In the wake of her death, the neighborhood has become a space of mourning and activism. Vigils and calls for transparency reflect the community’s demand for accountability and highlight the fragility of ordinary life in the face of systemic failures. Renee’s story is a reminder that routine should not be dangerous, that a mother should be able to care for her child without fear, and that each life holds profound value.
As investigations continue, her family and community focus on preserving Renee’s humanity, honoring her legacy, and seeking answers to prevent such a tragedy from ever happening again. Her memory endures as a testament to the ordinary heroism of a parent simply trying to return home.