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Woman killed by ICE agent was mother of 3, poet and new to Minneapolis

Woman killed by ICE agent was mother of 3, poet and new to Minneapolis

Summary

Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was shot and killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis. Video from bystanders shows events leading up to the shooting, and officials have labeled her as a threat. Her background portrays her as a poet, devoted mother, and community member with no known history of activism.

Key Facts

  • Renee Good was shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis.
  • She was a 37-year-old mother of three and had recently moved to Minnesota.
  • Good had no criminal history, only having been charged with a traffic ticket.
  • Video footage shows an officer approaching her car before shots were fired.
  • ICE officials described Good as a domestic terrorist, while her ex-husband denied any activist involvement.
  • She was a poet, had studied creative writing, and had won an award for her work.
  • Good had previously been a dental assistant and worked at a credit union.

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