DHS Officer Caught Kicking Candle at Renee Good Memorial
A Department of Homeland Security officer was filmed kicking over a candle at a memorial for Renee Nicole Good, a mother of three fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. The disturbing footage originally appeared on Bluesky and later spread on X. In the video, the officer wears a “Police DHS” patch while walking through the memorial, which featured Good’s name written in chalk.
The officer knocks over a candle before confronting a protester. When asked what he thought the candle was for, he replied, “I don’t give a f***.” The incident, surfacing just a day after Good’s death, has intensified public outrage over the shooting.
Renee Good’s Death Sparks Outrage
Renee Nicole Good, 37, was driving her SUV on January 7, 2026, after dropping off her six-year-old child at school when she encountered ICE agents. Video of the incident shows a masked federal agent firing multiple rounds into her vehicle. Her SUV continued moving before crashing into another car. Good was pronounced dead at the scene.
ICE claims she “weaponized her vehicle” and that the agent acted in self-defense. However, many officials and witnesses strongly dispute that narrative. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey condemned the killing, stating, “They are already trying to spin this as an action of self-defense. Having seen the video for myself, I want to tell everybody directly—that is bulls***. This was an agent recklessly using power that resulted in somebody getting killed.”
Family and Officials Speak Out
Good’s family is devastated. Her mother, Donna Ganger, told The Minnesota Star Tribune:
“Renee was one of the kindest people I’ve ever known. She was extremely compassionate. She’s taken care of people all her life. She was loving, forgiving and affectionate. She was an amazing human being.”
A bystander who tried to help Good said federal agents blocked him from offering aid. One agent reportedly told him, “I don’t care.”
Public Protests Escalate
Good’s death has sparked protests across Minneapolis and beyond. The DHS officer’s actions at the memorial have further inflamed criticism over federal agents’ handling of the tragedy. Citizens, officials, and activists continue to demand accountability and justice for Renee Good.
