According to authorities, Agent Ross discharged his weapon after determining that his safety was at risk. Law enforcement officials have stated that Good attempted to use her vehicle in a manner they considered dangerous. However, witnesses and advocacy groups have disputed this account, saying Good was unarmed and did not pose a threat. Some state and local leaders have said she was acting as a legal observer, a volunteer role intended to monitor law-enforcement activity.
Video footage of the encounter has circulated widely and intensified public scrutiny of the incident.
Political and Public Response
The shooting prompted reactions from national political leaders. Former President Donald Trump publicly defended the ICE agent, stating on social media that the officer acted in self-defense. His comments were met with sharp criticism online, with many users expressing concern about the use of force and calling for accountability.
Vice President JD Vance also commented on the incident, saying that the officer’s actions were justified under the circumstances as described by federal authorities.
At the same time, public support for Good’s family grew rapidly. A fundraiser established on their behalf raised more than $1.5 million, far exceeding its original goal, before being paused.
Ackman Explains His Decision
Ackman addressed his donation in a public statement, explaining that his support was based on the principle of due process.
“I am a strong believer in the legal principle that a person is innocent until proven guilty,” Ackman wrote. He added that he had also intended to donate to the fundraiser supporting Good’s family but was unable to do so because it had already been closed.
Ackman described the situation as a tragedy involving the loss of life and emphasized the importance of addressing difficult national issues through cooperation rather than division.
“The whole situation is a tragedy,” he said, adding that the country is stronger when people work together to resolve complex challenges.
Ackman is the founder of Pershing Square Capital Management, a hedge fund managing approximately $20 billion in assets.
Community Impact and Ongoing Debate
In the days following the incident, protests were held in Minneapolis, with demonstrators calling for transparency, accountability, and reform related to immigration enforcement and law-enforcement use of force.
Renee Good’s widow, Becca Good, shared a statement through Minnesota Public Radio thanking supporters for their kindness and describing her late wife as a deeply compassionate person devoted to helping others.
She emphasized that Good believed strongly in empathy, community, and caring for others, values that supporters say she lived by throughout her life.
Broader Context
The donation and the reactions surrounding it highlight the deep divisions in public opinion over immigration enforcement, policing, and accountability. While some view Ackman’s contribution as a statement about legal fairness, others see it as emblematic of broader concerns about power, influence, and justice.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing, and officials have said that all evidence will be reviewed to determine whether the use of force complied with the law.