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Timberwolves Honor Renee Nicole Good as Steve Kerr Denounces Federal Response to ICE Shooting

The killing remains under FBI investigation, with officials and witnesses offering conflicting accounts.

Overview

  • Before Thursday’s game, Minnesota held a pregame moment of silence for Good, and some fans shouted anti-ICE remarks that drew cheers.
  • Warriors coach Steve Kerr called the shooting “murder” and criticized the government’s characterization of the incident in remarks Friday.
  • Federal officials say an ICE agent fired in self-defense after Good used her SUV as a weapon, a claim disputed by family members and local leaders.
  • Bystander video shows officers at Good’s SUV and an agent firing as the vehicle moved forward, footage that has fueled divergent interpretations.
  • Protests continued across the Twin Cities this week, and Governor Tim Walz declared January 9 a Day of Unity as demands for transparency persisted.