Memorial for Renee Good Damaged in Fire, Sparking Outrage

Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig demands accountability after memorial site is set ablaze

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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A memorial dedicated to Renee Good, who was shot and killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis last month, was set on fire on Tuesday evening. No injuries were reported, but parts of the memorial were damaged. Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig and Minneapolis City Council member Jason Chavez condemned the incident, calling it unacceptable and despicable, and vowing to work with the community to preserve the memorial site.

Why it matters

The attack on the Renee Good memorial comes amid ongoing tensions and calls for accountability following the killings of Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. The incidents have elicited urgent calls from Democrats in Congress for reforms at the Department of Homeland Security, as well as continued pushes from Minnesota's governor for impartial investigations.

The details

According to reports, Minneapolis police and firefighters responded to a reported fire at the Renee Good memorial site on Tuesday evening. By the time they arrived, the fire had already been extinguished, and no injuries were reported. However, some parts of the memorial were affected by the blaze. Minneapolis officials stated that they will work with the community to preserve the memorials for both Good and Pretti, and that they will prioritize giving the community space to grieve and heal.

  • The fire at the Renee Good memorial occurred on Tuesday evening, February 18, 2026.
  • Renee Good was shot and killed by an ICE officer on January 7, 2026.
  • Alex Pretti was also shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis at the end of January 2026.

The players

Angie Craig

A Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota.

Jacob Frey

The Democratic mayor of Minneapolis.

Jason Chavez

A Minneapolis City Council member who represents the district where Renee Good was killed.

Renee Good

A 37-year-old mother who was shot and killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis in January 2026.

Alex Pretti

An individual who was also shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis in January 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Renee's family and the Minneapolis community deserve the chance to mourn her. This is unacceptable and we must hold anyone involved in this hateful incident accountable.”

— Angie Craig, U.S. Representative (X)

“We will always prioritize giving our community space to grieve and heal. Everyone should respect the space around the memorial. We are working on next steps, including engaging the community to preserve the memorials at the Renee Good and Alex Pretti sites.”

— City of Minneapolis (X)

“I want to thank the neighbors and observers who helped extinguish the fire. I have reached out to the Minneapolis Fire Department and the Office of Community staff to work with the community to rectify any concerns. We're still asking for justice for Renee Good and Alex Pretti.”

— Jason Chavez, Minneapolis City Council Member (Bluesky)

What’s next

The Minneapolis Fire Department and the Office of Community staff are working with the local community to preserve the memorials for Renee Good and Alex Pretti, and to address any concerns related to the fire incident.

The takeaway

This attack on the Renee Good memorial highlights the ongoing tensions and calls for accountability following the killings of Good and Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis. It underscores the need for impartial investigations and reforms to address the issues that led to these tragic incidents, as well as the importance of respecting and preserving spaces for community mourning and healing.