The wife of Renee Good has spoken publicly for the first time following the fatal shooting of the 37-year-old mother by an ICE agent in Minneapolis earlier this week. The incident occurred on January 7 during immigration raids in her neighborhood, where authorities claim Good attempted to use her car as a weapon against officers. She later died from her injuries.

The shooting sparked protests across Minneapolis and widespread outrage nationwide, with many questioning whether lethal force was necessary. Trump administration officials, including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Vice President JD Vance, defended the agent’s actions, saying the officer followed training and was acting in self-defense. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey strongly disputed that account, calling it false and demanding ICE leave the city.

In the aftermath, more than $1.5 million was raised through GoFundMe for Good’s family. In a moving statement to MPR News, her wife Becca Good described Renee as a woman defined by kindness, love, and compassion. She shared that Renee leaves behind three children, including a six-year-old who had already lost his father.

Becca said Renee “sparkled,” radiated warmth, and lived by the belief that people must choose compassion over fear. She asked for privacy as the family grieves and urged the public to honor Renee’s legacy by rejecting hate and embracing unity.