The parents of Renee Nicole Good say they are still waiting for answers nearly two months after their daughter was killed during a federal immigration operation in Minneapolis, a case that has become part of a broader national debate over enforcement tactics and use of force.
Renee Nicole Good, 37, died on January 7 after an encounter involving officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Federal authorities initially stated that an agent opened fire after perceiving a threat involving a vehicle during an enforcement action taking place in a residential neighborhood.
At the time of her death, Good had recently moved to Minneapolis from Kansas City, Missouri. She lived with her partner, Becca Good, and their young son.
According to family members, she had completed her college education later in life and was working as a substitute teacher while volunteering within the local school system.
Her parents, Donna Ganger and Tim Ganger, along with her brothers Brent Ganger and Luke Ganger, have publicly described her as deeply family-oriented and civically engaged.
They say she had quickly built connections within her Minneapolis neighborhood and was known for her involvement in community activities.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the officer’s actions shortly after the incident, stating that the agent believed force was necessary under the circumstances.
The Department of Justice later indicated it did not find grounds at that time to initiate a separate federal civil rights investigation into the shooting.
The incident occurred during a period of intensified immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump, whose administration has defended expanded operations nationwide.
The shooting, along with other high-profile enforcement incidents, sparked protests in Minneapolis and calls from local leaders for greater transparency regarding federal actions.
No federal officials have publicly confirmed whether disciplinary action has been taken against the agent involved.
The family has retained legal representation and is conducting its own review of the case while exploring potential civil action.
In public statements, the Ganger family has said their goal is not political confrontation but accountability and clarity.
They continue to seek detailed explanations about what happened in the moments leading up to Renee Nicole Good’s death.
Renee Nicole Good is survived by her partner Becca Good, her three children, her parents Donna Ganger and Tim Ganger, and her brothers Brent Ganger and Luke Ganger.