Brothers of Minneapolis Woman Killed by DHS Agent Testify on Capitol Hill

Renee Good's brothers describe 'deep distress' over her 'violent and unnecessary' death

Feb. 3, 2026 at 10:07pm

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The two brothers of Renee Good, a 37-year-old Minneapolis woman killed by a federal immigration officer in January, spoke on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, telling lawmakers of the devastating impact their sister's death has had on their family. The brothers, Luke Ganger and Brent Ganger, testified as part of a public forum organized by Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Rep. Robert Garcia to investigate the tactics and use of force by Department of Homeland Security agents.

Why it matters

Good's killing intensified protests in Minneapolis that have continued into this month and were compounded by the fatal federal agent-involved shooting of Alex Pretti. The hearings aim to examine the broader issues of DHS agents' use of force and the impact on local communities.

The details

According to the brothers, Good, a mother of three, was in the driver's seat of her car when an ICE agent opened fire, claiming she tried to ram them in an act of 'domestic terrorism.' However, local and state officials have disputed the federal government's account of the incident. The brothers expressed disappointment that Good's death 'has not' brought the change they had hoped for, and described the 'surreal scenes' and lasting impact on their community.

  • Renee Good was killed by a federal immigration officer in January 2026.
  • The brothers testified at a public forum on Capitol Hill on February 3, 2026.

The players

Luke Ganger

One of Renee Good's brothers who testified about the impact of her death on their family.

Brent Ganger

One of Renee Good's brothers who testified about the impact of her death on their family.

Renee Good

A 37-year-old Minneapolis woman who was killed by a federal immigration officer in January 2026.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal

A Democratic senator from Connecticut who organized the public forum on Capitol Hill to investigate the tactics and use of force by Department of Homeland Security agents.

Rep. Robert Garcia

A Democratic representative from California who co-organized the public forum on Capitol Hill to investigate the tactics and use of force by Department of Homeland Security agents.

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What they’re saying

“The deep distress our family feels because of Renee's loss in such a violent and unnecessary way is complicated by feelings of disbelief, distress and desperation for change.”

— Luke Ganger, Renee Good's brother

“The completely surreal scenes taking place on the streets of Minneapolis are beyond explanation. This is not just a bad day or a rough week or isolated incidents. These encounters with federal agents are changing the community and changing many lives, including ours, forever.”

— Luke Ganger, Renee Good's brother

“She had a way to make you feel you were understood, even if you don't have words yet. She believed in second chances. She believed tomorrow can be better than today. When things were hard, Renee looked for the light.”

— Brent Ganger, Renee Good's brother

What’s next

Sen. Blumenthal called for a complete overhaul of DHS and a revamping of policies, resulting in bodycams for each ICE agent, 'masks off all the time,' and additional training and monitoring for all officers.

The takeaway

The testimony from Renee Good's brothers highlights the devastating impact of her death on their family and the wider Minneapolis community, underscoring the urgent need for reform and accountability within the Department of Homeland Security to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.