Renee Good Obituary, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Death: Family Files Federal Lawsuits After Fatal January Shooting
**Minneapolis, Minnesota — October 1, 2026** — The family of **Renee Nicole Macklin Good**, a 37-year-old mother of three, continues to mourn her death while pursuing civil litigation following her fatal shooting in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026.
Good was fatally shot by **U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer Jonathan Ross** during an encounter in south Minneapolis. The shooting occurred near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue during **Operation Metro Surge**, a federal immigration-enforcement operation.
## Family Files Two Federal Lawsuits
On October 1, attorneys representing Good’s family filed two civil lawsuits involving the United States, Ross and several federal officials.
One complaint names the United States and alleges wrongful death under Minnesota law, including claims involving assault, battery, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligence.
The second lawsuit names Ross and several current or former federal officials and alleges violations of civil rights, including a conspiracy claim under federal civil-rights law. These allegations have been filed in court and have not been established as findings of fact.
The lawsuits seek damages for Good’s death and the losses suffered by her family and partner.
## What Happened During the Shooting?
The circumstances surrounding Good’s death remain disputed.
Federal authorities have maintained that Ross fired because he believed Good was using her vehicle in a manner that posed a threat to officers. The family and its attorneys dispute that characterization, arguing that Good was attempting to leave the encounter and that the use of deadly force was unjustified. Video footage from the scene has become an important part of the continuing dispute over what happened.
Because the circumstances remain subject to ongoing investigations and litigation, competing accounts should be distinguished from established court findings.
## Remembering Renee Good
Good’s family and partner have spoken publicly about her life and the loss experienced by her children. Her partner, **Becca Good**, described Renee