At a Glance
- ICE agent fatally shot 37-year-old U.S. citizen Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026.
- Video shows agent firing as Good’s SUV moved forward; DHS deems it self-defense.
- Demonstrators in Philadelphia, King of Prussia, New York, and New Orleans condemn the killing.
- Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner warns ICE agents: commit crimes here and “you will do the time.”
Why it matters: The incident has intensified national anger over ICE tactics and spurred local officials to draw hard lines against federal enforcement actions.
A single bullet fired by an ICE agent in Minneapolis has ignited coast-to-coast protests, with the Philadelphia region joining calls for accountability after the death of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother and U.S. citizen.
The Shooting
On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, ICE agents conducting an operation encountered Good inside a dark SUV stopped on a Minneapolis roadway. Video released by authorities shows agents ordering her to exit. As one agent yanks the driver’s door handle, the vehicle rolls forward. An agent positioned near the hood draws his weapon and fires, striking Good. She later died at the hospital.
The Department of Homeland Security labeled the shooting self-defense. Secretary Kristi Noem called the driver’s actions “domestic terrorism,” a characterization that further inflamed public reaction.
Outrage Goes Viral
Multiple clips of the incident flooded social media within hours, spurring nationwide demonstrations Wednesday evening. In Minneapolis, protesters converged at the scene, directing anger at both local and federal officers. Governor Tim Walz, voicing outrage, readied the National Guard and urged calm.
Cities far from the Midwest quickly followed suit:
- New York City saw large marches.
- New Orleans protesters blocked traffic.
- Philadelphia-area residents staged concurrent actions.
Local Response
Across the region, residents voiced solidarity with Good and broader frustration with ICE practices.
King of Prussia: Demonstrators lined Route 202 and Henderson Road Thursday, hoisting signs condemning the Trump Administration.
Delaware County: A vigil titled “Delco Stands in Solidarity With Minneapolis!” drew mourners Thursday night.
Center City Philadelphia: Community leaders and residents gathered at City Hall Thursday evening for a vigil honoring Good and others who have died in ICE custody. Organizers noted that at least 32 people have died in ICE custody in 2025, two of them in Pennsylvania.
Saturday, activists launched the “ICE Out For Good” march, starting at City Hall and proceeding to a federal detention facility. Sunday, roughly 300 protesters assembled in Mt. Airy for an anti-ICE rally that blocked major intersections for nearly an hour.
Krasner Draws a Line
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner used a Thursday press conference to send an unambiguous message to federal agents.
After a moment of silence during which attendees repeated Good’s name three times, Krasner warned: “Let me be clear, if any law enforcement agent, if any ICE agent, is going to come to Philly to commit crimes, you can get the F out of here. Because if you do that here, I will charge you with those crimes. You will be arrested, you will stand trial, you will be convicted, whether it’s in state or federal court, it’s my office that will be prosecuting it, it’s how the law works, and you will do the time.”
He added, “And I know that there are honest, decent, moral law enforcement officers out there by the bushel, including in ICE. This is not for you. This is for any one of your colleagues who thinks they are above the law.”
Ongoing Investigations
While DHS maintains the agent acted to protect himself, no additional body-camera footage has been released. News Of Philadelphia‘s crew overhead SkyForce10 captured continued demonstrations as activists demand transparency and an independent probe.
Protest schedules show no sign of slowing; organizers circulated fliers Monday for candlelight vigils planned in University City and Norristown later this week.
Key Takeaways
- A U.S. citizen is dead after an ICE operation, blurring lines between immigration enforcement and domestic policing.
- Local leaders like Krasner are staking out aggressive oversight, promising prosecution for federal agents who overstep.
- The Philadelphia region has become a staging ground for sustained activism, with multiple demonstrations drawing hundreds.
- Nationwide, at least 32 ICE-custody deaths in 2025 have amplified calls for systemic change.
