Renee Good's Parents Remember Her Love and Laughter in AP Interview

The 37-year-old mother of three was shot and killed by an immigration officer during a federal crackdown in Minneapolis.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The parents of Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three who was shot and killed by an immigration officer during a federal crackdown in Minneapolis, spoke with the Associated Press about their daughter's gentle, kind, and openhearted nature. Good's parents, Donna and Tim Ganger, along with two of her brothers, Brent and Luke, described Renee as someone who loved sparkles, laughter, and any excuse for a celebration, and who had a way of making everyone feel special and loved.

Why it matters

Renee Good's death, along with that of another protester, Alex Pretti, sparked outrage across the country and calls to rein in immigration enforcement. Good and Pretti were both U.S. citizens, raising questions about the tactics and oversight of federal immigration agents.

The details

On the morning of the shooting, as immigration raids and protests were flaring across the city, Good's partner, Becca Good, has said they had stopped their car in the street to support neighbors during an immigration operation. Video shows Renee Good in a red SUV blocking part of the road and repeatedly honking her horn. Two immigration officers get out of a truck and one orders Good to open her door. She reverses briefly, then turns the steering wheel as the officer says again, 'get out of the car.' Almost simultaneously, Becca Good, standing in the street shouts, 'drive, baby, drive!' When Good begins pulling forward, an ICE officer standing in front of the vehicle pulls his weapon and fires at least two shots into the car, killing Good.

  • On January 7, 2026, Renee Good was shot and killed by an immigration officer during a federal crackdown in Minneapolis.
  • Just weeks later, another protester, Alex Pretti, was also killed, sparking outrage across the country.

The players

Renee Good

A 37-year-old mother of three who was shot and killed by an immigration officer during a federal crackdown in Minneapolis.

Donna Ganger

Renee Good's mother, who spoke about her daughter's gentle, kind, and openhearted nature.

Tim Ganger

Renee Good's father, who described her as 'slow to anger, quick to love, quick to care.'

Brent Ganger

One of Renee Good's brothers who spoke about her death.

Luke Ganger

One of Renee Good's brothers who testified to Congress about his family's diverse political views but shared love and respect for one another.

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What they’re saying

“She had this way of making you feel special and loved that I didn't even understand that until we lost her.”

— Donna Ganger, Renee Good's mother (WRAL)

“That's the essence of who she was.”

— Tim Ganger, Renee Good's father (WRAL)

“We have always treated each other with love and respect.”

— Luke Ganger, Renee Good's brother (WRAL)

What’s next

Renee Good's family and advocates are calling for greater oversight and accountability of federal immigration enforcement to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

The takeaway

Renee Good's death has sparked outrage and calls for reform, highlighting the human cost of aggressive immigration crackdowns and the need to balance public safety with respect for civil liberties and the rights of all residents, regardless of immigration status.