One month after Renée Good was killed by an ICE officer, her wife thanks Minneapolis publicly

A public message of gratitude amid continuing scrutiny of federal enforcement actions

One month after Minneapolis resident Renée Nicole Macklin Good was fatally shot during a federal immigration enforcement operation, her wife, Becca Good, released a statement thanking Minneapolis for supporting families affected by the ongoing federal presence.

The statement was issued on February 7, 2026, marking one month since Renée Good, 37, was killed on January 7 while in the driver’s seat of an SUV on Portland Avenue in south Minneapolis. In her note, Becca Good described neighbors organizing practical assistance and daily support in the weeks after the shooting, including rides, meals, check-ins, and help getting children to school.

“Minneapolis has shown me that even in the middle of grief and fear, people still show up for each other,” the statement said, adding a direct message of thanks to residents for “showing up again and again.”

What is known about the January 7 shooting

Publicly described details indicate that Renée Good’s vehicle was stopped on Portland Avenue while an ICE officer and other federal agents told her to move during an enforcement action. As the vehicle began to drive away, the officer fired three shots—one through the windshield and two through the driver’s side window—fatally striking her.

The officer involved has been publicly identified as Jonathan Ross. Federal authorities have defended the use of force in the case, while local and national reactions have included protests and calls for accountability and policy review.

Another fatal encounter and broader community impacts

Becca Good’s February 7 message also referenced the death of another Minneapolis resident, Alex Pretti, 37, who was killed by gunfire from federal agents roughly two and a half weeks after Renée Good’s death, during a separate incident on Nicollet Avenue. In her statement, Becca Good said Renée Good “was not the first person killed” and “was not the last,” and called attention to others in the city who may be harmed without drawing wide public attention.

The events have unfolded during a period of intensified federal immigration enforcement activity in the Twin Cities. The increased presence has been accompanied by heightened public concern, demonstrations, and debates over the role of federal law enforcement in local neighborhoods.

Key verified points

• Renée Nicole Macklin Good, 37, was shot and killed on January 7, 2026, while in an SUV on Portland Avenue in south Minneapolis.
• Becca Good released a thank-you statement on February 7, 2026, describing community support and resilience amid continued fear and grief.
• The ICE officer publicly identified in the shooting is Jonathan Ross; the use of force has been defended by federal authorities and disputed by critics.
• A second Minneapolis resident, Alex Pretti, 37, was killed by gunfire from federal agents later in January in a separate incident.

Investigations and legal proceedings connected to these incidents remain active, and public officials and community organizations continue to track the effects of federal enforcement actions on Minneapolis neighborhoods.