A Routine Morning That Turned Tragic
On a snowy Wednesday morning, Good had just dropped off her six-year-old son at school and was heading home. Riding with her was her partner, Rebecca. What should have been an ordinary drive ended in a fatal confrontation just a few blocks from their home in the Powderhorn Park neighborhood.
According to family members, the encounter escalated quickly after Good and her partner crossed paths with ICE agents operating in the area. The incident has since become the subject of intense public scrutiny and ongoing investigation.
Cellphone Video Released
A cellphone video released later in the week by federal authorities shows portions of the interaction between Good and the officers shortly before shots were fired. In the footage, Good appears seated in the driver’s seat of her vehicle, speaking calmly as an agent approaches.
At one point, Good can be heard saying she was not angry. Her partner, filming from inside the vehicle, also speaks to the officers and asserts their identity and citizenship. The video shows officers giving commands and approaching the vehicle as the situation rapidly develops.
Authorities say Good attempted to drive away during the encounter. Federal officials have stated that the officer involved believed he was in danger, while witnesses and some local officials have questioned that account. The full sequence of events remains under review.
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Renee Nicole Good blockiert die Straße – auf der Rücksitzbank ihr Hund. ICE Beamter sagt dreimal deutlich, sie soll aussteigen. Ihre Frau filmt und belästigt Beamte, sagt, RNG soll fahren.pic.twitter.com/WT2nx4zk9c
Aftermath and Community Response
In the moments following the shooting, Good’s partner was left in shock as emergency responders arrived. Bystanders in the neighborhood described a chaotic and emotionally overwhelming scene.
Good’s mother, Donna Ganger, remembered her daughter as a compassionate and deeply caring person. “Renee was one of the kindest people I’ve ever known,” she said. “She was loving, forgiving, and always thinking of others.”
Family members emphasized that Good was not involved in protest activity and described her as a devoted mother, writer, and creative spirit. She had studied creative writing and received recognition for her poetry while attending university.
Neighbors also shared memories of Good as a warm presence in the community, often seen spending time with her young son. Friends described her home as welcoming and her parenting as attentive and loving.
Statement From Her Widow
Good’s widow, Becca, released a statement through local media thanking people across the country for their support.
She described her wife as someone whose kindness was immediately noticeable and said that Good believed deeply in compassion, faith, and caring for others. The family, she said, is focused on supporting the children as they cope with the loss.
Conflicting Accounts Remain
The shooting occurred near the intersection of 34th Street and Portland Avenue. Video footage and witness statements suggest Good was attempting to leave the area when shots were fired. The Department of Homeland Security has stated that officers believed the vehicle was being used in a threatening manner, a claim that remains disputed by some witnesses and community members.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
About the Officer Involved
The ICE agent who fired the fatal shots has been identified as Jonathan E. Ross, a veteran federal officer assigned to ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations Special Response Team. Ross has served with ICE for approximately a decade and has prior military and law-enforcement experience.
Federal records indicate Ross had previously been injured in a separate on-duty incident months earlier and later returned to active service. ICE officials have stated that the shooting is being reviewed under standard protocols.
A Case Under Review
As investigations continue, Good’s death has sparked widespread discussion about law-enforcement practices, accountability, and the human impact of enforcement operations. For her family and community, the focus remains on remembering her life rather than defining her solely by the circumstances of her death.