Remembering Renee Good: Photographer Killed by ICE in Minneapolis Sparks Outcry
Remembering Renee Good: Photographer Killed by ICE in Minneapolis Sparks Outcry
A photographer who worked with Renee Good remembers her as an 'angel' after she was killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, highlighting her kindness and homeless outreach.
Renee Nicole Good, a devoted mother of three and a photographer known for her compassionate outreach, was shot and killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis on Jan. 7, during a wave of raids that drew national attention. A photographer who worked closely with Good recalls her as an 'angel' who once joined winter 2022 trips to New York City to feed and photograph homeless New Yorkers, urging the group to listen to their stories.
Charles Willie Winslow II, who first started working with Good in 2021 shooting sports at Old Dominion University in Norfolk and later joined her on those NYC trips, described her as 'an angel' and 'a perfect person.' He said the group walked through the five boroughs at night, capturing intimate scenes of people living on the margins, and that the images were shared with the ACLU in New York to raise awareness of homelessness, not just to create pictures but to tell real stories.
Back home, Good’s partner cried out when the news arrived: 'They just shot my wife.' The tragedy has fueled protests in Minneapolis and beyond, with communities demanding accountability and a broader conversation about immigration enforcement and civilian safety.
Good’s death has reignited discussions about the safety of humanitarian work conducted in high-tension environments and the way media attention can amplify the human faces behind policy debates. Her colleagues remember a photographer who used her lens to illuminate stories that might otherwise go unheard, and who believed in documenting the humanity of those living on the street with respect and dignity.
In the wake of the shooting, vigils and conversations continue, and many in the photography and advocacy communities vow to honor Good's legacy by pursuing stories that center compassion and the voices of people on the margins.
