ICE Agent Breaks Silence After Crowdfunding Surge

The ICE agent at the center of the fatal Minneapolis incident has spoken out. This comes after supporters donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to him. Meanwhile, the community continues to mourn Renee Good’s death.

As grief spread across Minneapolis, outrage followed. Many questioned why money poured in for the officer while a family grieved.

Donations Spark Public Backlash

Days after Renee Good was fatally struck, multiple crowdfunding campaigns appeared. Together, they raised more than $570,000.

Over $204,000 came from GiveSendGo. Another $370,000 flowed through GoFundMe.

Jonathan Ross later thanked supporters through Jacob Wells, the co-founder of GiveSendGo. Wells shared that Ross was “extremely appreciative” and said funds would help protect his family and legal interests.

However, the fundraiser drew sharp criticism.

Controversial Language Fuels Anger

The GiveSendGo campaign used inflammatory language. It described Renee as a “radical leftist agitator” and framed the incident as part of a “high-stakes operation.”

The description claimed Renee “weaponized her car.” It also labeled her actions as “domestic terrorism.”

Those statements intensified public outrage. Many accused the fundraiser of dehumanizing the victim and inflaming tensions.

Authorities Remain Divided

Federal officials defended Ross. They said he acted within his duties.

In contrast, state and local authorities pushed back. They questioned the self-defense narrative and raised concerns about excessive force.

As a result, the case deepened divisions within the city.

Image credits: Ed Ross

Neighbors Say Agent Hid His Job

Meanwhile, new details emerged from Ross’s neighborhood.

A resident said she had no idea he worked for ICE. According to her, Ross told neighbors he was a botanist.

“He said he worked with plants,” she told reporters. “So he lied about what he did.”

She described him as quiet and reserved. She said she met him at a neighborhood gathering in 2020 and never suspected he was a federal agent.

Shock Ripples Through the Community

After the incident, neighbors noticed agents removing Ross’s belongings. Patrols also increased in the area.

Residents said the atmosphere changed. Conversations stopped. Tension grew.

“People want peace,” one neighbor said. “But it’s hard to process. Every day, you hear about more detentions.”

Renee Good’s Family Left Behind

Renee Good left behind her wife and three children. One of them is a six-year-old boy who had already lost his other parent years earlier.

A GoFundMe created for Renee’s family has raised more than $1.5 million.

Bill Ackman Weighs In

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman confirmed he donated to Ross’s fundraiser. He cited the principle of “innocent until proven guilty.”

Ackman said he attempted to donate to Renee’s family as well but claimed the fundraiser was closed at the time.

He called the situation “a tragedy.” He added that the country needs unity to address deepening divisions.

A City Still Searching for Answers

Ultimately, the case remains unresolved. Emotions remain raw.

For Minneapolis, the incident is no longer just about one moment. Instead, it reflects deeper questions about accountability, power, and justice—and a community still searching for clarity.