Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother from Minneapolis, has drawn national attention after new public comments from her wife, Rebecca Good. Speaking publicly for the first time since the incident, Rebecca said the couple stopped to support neighbors during a community action connected to immigration enforcement activity.
In her statement to Minnesota Public Radio, she stressed their intention was peaceful and driven by concern for others. “We had whistles,” she said. “They had guns.” Officials say Renee was shot during an encounter with a federal law-enforcement officer on January 7, 2026, in south Minneapolis. Authorities have stated that officers believed the situation posed an immediate safety risk during an active operation.
Since then, video footage has circulated widely online, prompting debate and sharply different interpretations of what happened in the moments leading up to the shooting. Rebecca focused less on the incident itself and more on who her wife was. She described Renee as compassionate, joyful, and committed to living out her Christian faith through kindness toward others.
She said they were raising their six-year-old son with the belief that everyone deserves dignity and care, and that the family had moved to Minnesota seeking stability and a welcoming community. As investigations continue, Renee’s loved ones have asked for privacy while urging the public to remember her legacy beyond the tragedy. Vigils and public statements from community leaders reflect a wider call for transparency, accountability, and a full, independent review of the events surrounding her death.
