On January 7, Renee Good was fatally shot by ICE officer Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis, Minnesota, shortly after dropping her six-year-old at school. The incident sparked widespread outrage and protests, particularly after initial DHS claims labeling Good a “domestic terrorist” were contradicted by later footage.
According to the Romanucci and Blandin law firm, representing Good’s family, she and her partner Rebecca had stopped to observe and support neighbors when they encountered ICE agents. As tensions escalated, Good attempted to drive away and was shot at close range by Ross. Minneapolis Police and Fire Department reports indicate the 37-year-old mother was struck three times, with the fatal bullet passing through her head.
The shooting prompted national debate, with opinions divided over whether she posed a threat or was unjustly killed while fleeing. Good’s family retained Romanucci and Blandin, the same firm that represented George Floyd’s family, and an independent autopsy and private investigation are ongoing.
Preliminary findings confirm three gunshot wounds: one to the left forearm, one to the right breast, and the fatal shot to the head. Lead attorney Antonio Romanucci emphasized that video evidence and ongoing investigations will support their case and called for continued transparency on this tragedy.
Rest in peace, Renee Good.