MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good by an ICE officer, protests erupted in Minneapolis, with hundreds marching in the rain demanding accountability and justice.
Demonstrators voiced their anger outside federal facilities, labeling the incident as part of a troubling pattern in stringent immigration enforcement efforts that have recently intensified across the country.
The FBI is investigating the incident, which occurred just as Minneapolis faced the second day of a major immigration enforcement crackdown. Many protesters believe Good’s death is a tragic example of law enforcement's aggressive tactics.
Federal officials asserted the shooting was in self-defense, but community leaders and activists are calling for transparency and a thorough investigation. Demonstrators formed makeshift barricades and offered warmth to fellow protestors, expressing their support for victims of immigration enforcement actions.
The controversy surrounding this incident adds to the ongoing unrest regarding police interactions with community members, especially in light of past tragic events, such as the death of George Floyd. Meanwhile, calls for change and justice continue to resonate beyond Minneapolis as protests spread to other U.S. cities.
