Kansas City Community Stunned by ICE Shooting News

A previously quiet street in the Waldo neighborhood of Kansas City is reeling. Neighbors were shaken after learning that a former resident, 37‑year‑old Renee Nicole Good, was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026.

Good, a mother of three, died during a traffic stop involving federal immigration officers. The incident has sparked outrage nationwide and prompted protests in Minneapolis and beyond.

Remembering a Local Family

Good and her family lived near 78th Terrace and Oak Street until December 2024, when they moved out of the neighborhood. Neighbors believed the family was heading to Canada.

For many back in Kansas City, the news came as a shock. Residents struggled to reconcile the person they knew with reports of the deadly confrontation in Minneapolis.

Neighbor Speaks Out

Joan Rose, a neighbor from East 78th Terrace, said the community was rocked by the news. “This, this is not — no one could imagine this,” she said, reflecting a sense of disbelief among longtime residents.

Rose described the family as “lovely neighbors.” She said they exchanged greetings, and that the household included “two moms with a little boy at home and two older children who visited regularly.”

“My immediate reaction was shock,” Rose added, noting that while people were aware of broader immigration enforcement actions around the country, few expected tragedy so close to home.

Conflicting Accounts of the Shooting

Federal officials say the ICE agent acted in self‑defense, claiming Good attempted to hit officers with her vehicle during the stop.

However, video from the scene has raised questions about that narrative. According to witnesses and shared footage, Good’s SUV was moving away from officers when shots were fired, and local authorities have disputed claims that she posed an imminent threat.

The fatal encounter occurred during a major federal immigration operation in Minneapolis, involving thousands of agents deployed as part of a broad enforcement effort.

National Reaction and Local Officials Respond

The incident has ignited strong responses from city leaders and residents. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey condemned federal actions and called for ICE to leave the city, arguing the operation created chaos and mistrust.

Meanwhile, the FBI has taken over the investigation, excluding state authorities from some evidence and interviews — a move that has further fueled tensions.

Community Impact

Good’s death has triggered protests and vigils in Minneapolis and other cities. Many community members view the shooting as part of a broader pattern of aggressive immigration enforcement.

Back in Kansas City, neighbors continue to process the tragic news, remembering Good not for how she died but for who she was. Her death has left a void in both communities she once called home.