MINNEAPOLIS – Becca Good, spouse of Renee Good, the 37-year-old woman who was shot and killed while seated in her vehicle by a federal immigration officer, issued a written statement highlighting her late wife’s role in helping their neighbors on the day of the shooting and underscoring the legacy of love she left behind.
"We had whistles. They had guns," Becca Good remarked in her statement, which was given to Minnesota Public Radio on Friday. This was her first public commentary since the tragic event occurred on Wednesday.
The fatal shooting took place when three ICE officers converged around Renee Good’s Honda Pilot SUV, which was stationary in the middle of a snowy street on a block close to the couple’s residence. Bystander video footage displays one officer approaching the vehicle and demanding that the driver open her door. Upon the SUV beginning to move forward, another agent, positioned in front of the vehicle, drew his firearm and fired at least two close-range shots, immediately recoiling as the car moved towards him.
Officials under the Trump administration have portrayed Renee Good as a threat, claiming she was a domestic terrorist who attempted to run down an officer with her vehicle. However, local authorities and community demonstrators in Minneapolis have rejected this depiction.
Becca Good has not responded to numerous inquiries from The Associated Press. Her provided statement concentrated solely on commemorating her wife rather than elaborating on the events leading up to the shooting.
Renee and Becca had recently relocated to Minneapolis and were raising Renee’s six-year-old son from a previous marriage. Becca described Renee as a Christian who embraced the fundamental teachings of all religions—that the purpose of life is to love one another, care for each other, and maintain safety and well-being within the community.
Expressing gratitude to those who have extended support worldwide, Becca wrote, "Renee sparkled. She literally sparkled. Not with glitter, but I swear she had sparkles coming out of her pores all the time. You might think it’s just my love, but her family said the same thing. Renee was made of sunshine."
Contrary to the narrative of targeting only the most dangerous criminals under President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement policies, Renee Good was a U.S.-born citizen from Colorado with no known criminal charges aside from a minor traffic citation. On social media, Renee described herself as a “poet and writer and wife and mom” and shared posts expressing pride in experiencing life in Minneapolis.
One Pinterest profile photo features Renee smiling, holding a young child close, alongside posts about tattoos, hairstyles, and interior decoration. An ex-husband, who opted to remain anonymous to protect their two teenage children, informed AP that Renee had never participated in protests during their marriage.
Becca revealed that after living in Kansas City, Missouri, the couple had settled in Minneapolis following an extended road trip. They found the local community welcoming, noting a shared sense of mutual care among residents.
"We were raising our son to believe everyone, regardless of origin or appearance, deserves compassion and kindness," Becca said. "I am now left to raise our son and continue teaching him, just as Renee believed, that some individuals are working to build a better world for him. The people responsible for this tragedy acted out of fear and anger, and we must show them a better path."