Renee Good’s family has released the results of an independent autopsy into her death after launching their own private investigation.
On January 7, Good was shot and killed by ICE officer Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis, Minnesota, shortly after dropping off her six‑year‑old at school.
The incident was met with widespread backlash, both online and through subsequent protests in Minneapolis. Although the Department of Homeland Security initially claimed Good had attempted to run over ICE agents — labeling her a “domestic terrorist” — later footage appeared to contradict that narrative.
The Romanucci and Blandin law firm — now representing Good’s family — told People Magazine that Good and her partner, Rebecca, were driving home when they saw a group of ICE agents and stopped to “observe, with the intention of supporting and helping their neighbors.”
After finding herself in the middle of an escalating confrontation with several ICE officers, Renee Good steered her vehicle away from them in what appeared to be an attempt to flee the scene. She was fatally shot at close range by Ross, with a report from the Minneapolis Police and Fire Department stating that the 37‑year‑old mother was shot three times.
The fallout from the shooting sparked intense speculation. High‑profile figures across the U.S. political spectrum weighed in, with some portraying Good as an agitator who tried to run Ross over, while others argued that shooting her as she drove away amounted to murder. Good’s family hired the same law firm that represented the family of George Floyd, the 46‑year‑old killed in Minnesota when then‑police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for over nine minutes.
An independent autopsy report has now been filed, and a private investigation launched into Good’s death.
Romanucci and Blandin has released its preliminary findings at the request of Good’s loved ones, calling for “continued transparency with the public on this tragedy.”
People cites the pathologist’s report as identifying three clear gunshot wound paths. One bullet struck her left forearm, another her right breast, and a third hit the left side of her head.
It was the head wound that proved fatal, passing through Good’s skull and exiting on the right side.
Lead attorney Antonio M. Romanucci said the evidence the firm has gathered “and will continue to gather” will help “prove [their] case.”
“The video evidence depicting the events of January 7, 2026, is clear, particularly when viewed through the standards of reasonable policing and totality of circumstances,” Romanucci said.
“Additionally, our legal team will continue its unwavering and proactive advocacy for Renee’s life and her family.”
Rest in peace, Renee Good.
