A GoFundMe campaign for the family of Renee Nicole Good has reached its goal and closed on Friday after raising over $1.5 million in donations from around 38,000 people. The fundraiser was created to support Good’s widow, Rebecca, and their three children following a tragic incident in Minnesota where the activist mother was fatally shot by an ICE agent during a heated confrontation.
Good, who was 37 years old, was killed when she drove her SUV at an immigration officer during a chaotic protest in Minneapolis. The incident occurred as federal officials claimed that Good had “weaponized” her plum-colored Honda Pilot. The fundraising effort quickly gained momentum, with many people expressing their support for the grieving family.
Rebecca, Good’s wife, expressed her gratitude to those who contributed to the cause. In a statement shared on the GoFundMe page, she said, “First, I wanted to extend my gratitude to all the people who have reached out from across the country and around the world to support our family.”
She continued, “This kindness of strangers is the most fitting tribute because if you ever encountered my wife, Renee Nicole Macklin Good, you know that above all else, she was kind. In fact, kindness radiated out of her. We were raising our son to believe that no matter where you come from or what you look like, all of us deserve compassion and kindness,” she said, adding, “Renee lived this belief every day. She is pure love. She is pure joy. She is pure sunshine.”
The couple became the center of national attention after an ICE agent, identified as Jonathan Ross, shot Good during the protest. Local officials have condemned the use of deadly force and called the shooting a “murder.”
New video footage captured on Ross’ cellphone shows Rebecca outside the vehicle, taunting ICE agents while Good remained in the driver’s seat. As another agent ordered Good out of the car, Rebecca can be heard urging her wife to “drive, baby, drive” before she pulled away and clipped Ross, leading him to open fire.
Another video taken after the shooting showed Rebecca sobbing as she cried, “It’s my fault.” In the GoFundMe fundraiser, she reflected on the events of January 7th, saying, “On Wednesday, January 7th, we stopped to support our neighbors. We had whistles. They had guns.”
The couple had recently moved to Minnesota, where they were raising Good’s 6-year-old son from a previous marriage. Area activists described Good as an anti-ICE “warrior” and part of a group that worked to “document and resist” the federal immigration crackdown in the state.
President Trump and Homeland Security officials have since labeled Good a “domestic terrorist,” sparking controversy and further outrage among her supporters. Her death has become a focal point for discussions about police brutality, immigration policies, and the treatment of activists in the United States.
The community has rallied around Rebecca and her children, offering both financial and emotional support. Many have highlighted Good’s legacy as a compassionate and loving individual who stood up for others, even in the face of danger.
As the nation continues to grapple with the implications of this tragedy, the story of Renee Nicole Good serves as a reminder of the power of kindness, the importance of standing up for one’s beliefs, and the need for justice in the face of violence.