Community Gathers to Mourn and Remember
On Wednesday night, neighbors and locals gathered in a quiet but powerful show of unity, holding a vigil to honor the life of Renee Nicole Good.
Pablo Rivera and other protesters take part in a vigil for Renee Nicole Good at Fruitvale Plaza Park on January 7, 2025, in Oakland, California
Jaylani Hussein, executive director of CAIR-MN, addressed the crowd and praised Good’s character. He said she died because she cared deeply about the people in her community.
Protesters take part in a vigil for Renee Nicole Good at Fruitvale Plaza on January 7, 2025, in Oakland, California
A speaker named Noah condemned the remarks made by Secretary Noem, turning the accusation back on federal authorities. He implied that the “terrorists” were the ones present in the neighborhood that morning.
People visit a memorial for Renee Nicole Good on January 7, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Attendees walked the block together, chanting Good’s name in the cold night air. The event quickly drew attention from nearby residents. Some neighbors, like Mary Radford, struggled to find parking near her home as so many people had already gathered.
People gather for a vigil following a shooting by an ICE agent during federal law enforcement operations on January 7, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Personally, Radford recalled seeing Good often while out walking her dog, who loved to play with Good’s young son. Although the family had not lived there long, she remembered their kind conversations and said she would miss them deeply.
“It is so painful to think about how he’s gonna fare in his life. And I just can’t even imagine what that family is going through,” she said.
