The family of Renee Nicole Good, a woman who died after being shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, has spoken out about their loss.
Renee, who was 37, had just taken her 6-year-old child to school on January 7th. She was with her partner, Becca Good, when they encountered federal immigration agents.
Renee’s family, including relatives of her late husband Timmy Macklin Jr., shared their feelings with the newspaper The Guardian. They said they hope their “unimaginable loss” will lead to change and prevent other families from experiencing the same pain. They want people to focus on “humanity, empathy, and care for the family most affected.”
Macklin Jr.’s parents and siblings said that Renee was a wonderful and loving mother who always put her children first. They described her as “full of heart and never defined by malice.”
Renee had three children: a daughter and a son from her first marriage, who are 12 and 15 years old, and her 6-year-old child with Macklin Jr.
Jessica Fletcher, Macklin Jr.’s sister, spoke on behalf of Renee’s extended family, saying that they are deeply grieving and want to share their love and care during this difficult time.
The family did not directly mention ICE in their comments. However, Jessica said that staying silent would also be a political statement.
The family hopes that Renee’s death will inspire “accountability, compassion, and meaningful change.” They said that Renee would have wanted to support those fighting for justice and standing up for the causes and community she loved.
Charlene Fletcher, Renee’s former mother-in-law, said that knowing Renee had made her a better mother. She added that it feels wrong that Renee died in this way and that she had a beautiful voice that deserved to be heard. She also said that Renee would not have wanted violence to be carried out in her name.
