Renee Good's Family Break Silence on Second 'Disturbing' ICE Killing in Minneapolis
The grieving family of Renee Good have broken their silence following a second fatal shooting involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel in Minneapolis, describing the latest incident as "terrifying, deeply disturbing, and heartbreaking." Their statement comes less than a month after Ms Good was killed under similar circumstances, with both cases sparking widespread outrage and protests across the United States.
Second Victim Identified as Alex Pretti
Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse who worked in a Minneapolis veterans' intensive care unit, was killed in a broad daylight shooting on Saturday. The incident occurred as ICE officers descended on him while he was reportedly trying to assist a fellow protester. In a heartbreaking statement, his family remembered him as a "good man" and decried the Trump administration's backing of the killing, which has further rocked the Minnesota city.
Videos from the scene appear to show Mr Pretti holding a phone in one hand with nothing in the other, while a gun—for which he held a legal licence—was seemingly removed from his pocket. This evidence has contradicted official claims that he posed a direct threat to federal officials.
Family's Emotional Plea for ICE to Leave Minneapolis
In their statement, issued via lawyers, Ms Good's relatives urged all Americans to "trust their own eyes" when interpreting the horrific video footage and called for an absolute end to ICE activity in Minneapolis. They argued that ICE has "clearly gone too far and strayed far beyond its stated mission of removing criminal non-citizens from the country."
The statement read: "It is time for a hard reset. ICE agents can leave Minneapolis. The residents of Minnesota cannot. We call for a complete and immediate end to the ICE invasion of this beautiful American city." They emphasised that both victims were engaged in constitutionally protected activities, with Ms Good appearing to drive away and Mr Pretti observing protests.
Contradictions in Official Narratives
Top Trump officials labelled both Ms Good and Mr Pretti as "domestic terrorists," though no evidence has been provided to support these claims. In Ms Good's case, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) alleged she tried to ram an ICE officer with her car on January 7, leading to her being shot through the windscreen. However, video clips suggest she was attempting to turn her car away from the scene.
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama referenced these discrepancies in their own statement, suggesting the Trump administration was trying to explain away the shootings without "any serious investigation." They noted that the administration's claims "appear to be directly contradicted by video evidence," concluding with an emotional plea: "This has to stop."
Growing Protests and Calls for Accountability
The back-to-back killings have prompted massive protests across the US, with many criticising the deployment of ICE agents to Minneapolis by the DHS. The incidents have raised serious questions about the use of force and the transparency of federal law enforcement operations in American cities.
As investigations continue, the families of both victims are demanding accountability and an immediate reassessment of ICE's role in community policing, highlighting the urgent need for reform to prevent further tragedies.
