“So my thoughts and my prayers are going out to everyone, and I’m proud of everyone who’s protesting peacefully. I am sorry for anyone who has been hurt just for protesting, for doing what you should be doing.”
She closed her message simply but powerfully:
“Anyway, I am just sending love.”
Remembering Renee Nicole Good
DeGeneres also shared a photo of Good on Instagram, adding her own words to a caption originally written by author and former presidential candidate Marianne Williamson:
“I’m so sad, and so angry, and so worried.”
The post referenced a letter from Renee’s wife, Becca Good, highlighting Renee’s warmth and kindness:
“If you ever encountered my wife, Renee Nicole Macklin Good, you know that above all else, she was kind. Renee sparkled. She literally sparkled… Renee was made of sunshine.”
The Shooting in Detail
Footage from Jan. 9, shared by Alpha News, shows the moments leading up to the fatal encounter. Renee is seen in her SUV, with Becca filming and calling out to the agent:
“And just so you know, it will be the same plate when you come talk to us later. That’s fine. You want to come at us? Go get yourself some lunch, big boy.”
Moments later, multiple gunshots ring out as Renee drives onto the roadway, and the SUV crashes. By-stander videos confirm that the masked ICE agent fired several shots, leading to the deadly incident.
Supporting Protesters
Since the tragedy, federal agents have continued operations in Minnesota. On Jan. 19, DeGeneres posted another video, this time showing support for protesters resisting federal activity, captioned simply:
“Hold on.”
Ellen’s messages reflect both her personal grief and her solidarity with the Minneapolis community, emphasizing compassion, awareness, and peaceful action in the face of tragedy.
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