The partner of Renee Good, Rebecca Brown Good, was filmed at the Minneapolis shooting scene saying, "I made her come down here. It's my fault," after federal agents shot and killed her partner during an encounter with ICE. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem called the shooting an "act of domestic terrorism," while other officials described Good as a "professional agitator," a characterization family members dispute. Reports link Good to an "ICE Watch" activist network that documents ICE actions, and authorities say the shooting followed the SUV moving toward agents — they describe the officer’s response as self-defense. Investigations and political debate continue as reporters seek further comment and records.
‘I Made Her Come Down Here’: Wife’s Distress Caught on Video After Minneapolis Shooting as Officials, Family Clash Over 'ICE Watch' Links
Eyewitness video shows a grieving woman who identified herself as Renee Good's wife.
MINNEAPOLIS — Video from the scene of a fatal encounter between federal agents and a Minneapolis woman captures her partner, Rebecca Brown Good, distraught and telling bystanders she had urged the woman to go to the area where ICE officers were operating. In footage credited to BIGSLEEZ YUP, Rebecca is heard saying, "I made her come down here. It's my fault."
Official Statements and Political Reaction
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem described the shooting as an "act of domestic terrorism," saying the driver had been "stalking, impeding, and blocking" ICE officers for hours before the incident. Former President Donald Trump and other officials have characterized the deceased, Renee Good, as a "professional agitator."
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries publicly denounced Noem’s comments, calling her a "stone-cold liar" and demanding investigations into the confrontation and officials' handling of the response.
Protesters confront law enforcement officers at the scene of a shooting in Minneapolis, on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026.
Family Disputes Characterization
Family members have pushed back on the portrayal of Renee Good as an agitator. Her mother, Donna Ganger, told the Minneapolis Star Tribune that Renee "would never have been part of anything like that," describing her as compassionate and non-confrontational.
Alleged Ties To 'ICE Watch' Activism
Multiple news outlets, including the New York Post and Fox News Digital, reported that Good had connections to a local "ICE Watch" network — a loose coalition of activists that document and sometimes seek to disrupt ICE enforcement actions. Those reports say some participants receive training on how to interact with federal officers during enforcement operations.
At a vigil near the shooting site, an attendee identified only as Leesa described Good as a "warrior," saying she had been trained "to listen to commands, to know your rights, to whistle when you see an ICE agent." Other attendees told reporters that members of the network sometimes coordinated or spent time together outside enforcement encounters.
A picture of Renee Nicole Good is displayed near a makeshift memorial for Good, who was shot and killed at point-blank range on Jan. 7 by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent after officials said she tried to run over an officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Jan. 8, 2026.
Sequence Of Events And Evidence
Officials say the shooting occurred after a vehicle driven by Good moved toward agents; DHS has described the officer’s actions as self-defense. Video circulating online shows an ICE officer approaching a stopped SUV and attempting to open the driver’s door before the vehicle moves forward. A second officer standing in front of the vehicle then fires multiple shots at close range.
First Alert 4 in St. Louis verified with the Missouri Department of Revenue that the Missouri license plate on the red Honda Pilot was registered to two people in Kansas City.
Personal And Business Background
Local reporting indicates the couple relocated several times over the past year, with one report saying they briefly moved to Canada after the 2024 presidential election before settling in Minneapolis. Renee Nicole Macklin Good was previously married to Timothy Macklin Jr., a comedian who died in May 2023, according to an obituary reviewed by Fox News Digital.
The couple managed a small household repair business, B. Good Handywork LLC, incorporated in early 2024. Missouri corporate filings list Rebecca Brown Good as the incorporator and both Rebecca and Renee Good as company managers. Records also show Renee filed a petition at the Jackson County Courthouse seeking to add "Good" to her surname roughly five months after Macklin's death; court filings note she is the mother of three children under 18.
Ongoing Inquiries
Federal and local authorities, as well as political leaders, have called for further investigation into the shooting. News outlets reported they reached out to Southside Family Charter School and Rebecca Good for comment.
Note: Some details in this report are based on contemporaneous news coverage and statements by officials; assertions remain under investigation and have been attributed to their reported sources.
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