“We Had Whistles. They Had Guns.”: Becca Good’s Heartbreaking Testimony

“‘We had whistles. They had guns.’ — Becca Good breaks her silence! In a heart-wrenching update that has left the public reeling, Becca Good has finally shared the terrifying reality of the morning her wife, Renee Good, was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis—shattering the federal narrative and calling for a return to radical kindness.”

A Witness to the Unthinkable

In her first extensive public statement since the January 7 tragedy, Becca Good provided a chilling firsthand account of the moments leading up to her wife’s death. Standing just feet away from the vehicle where Renee was shot, Becca clarified that they were not “domestic terrorists,” but neighbors acting on a belief in community protection. “We stopped to support our neighbors,” she wrote, describing how they had joined other residents in observing an ICE immigration sweep near a local school. The contrast between the community’s non-violent observation—armed only with whistles to alert neighbors—and the tactical force of the masked agents has become a central point of contention in the ongoing national debate over Operation Metro Surge.

The Human Cost of “Fear and Anger”

Becca’s statement painted a vivid picture of Renee Good—a 37-year-old poet, mother of three, and “sparkling” soul who had moved to Minneapolis seeking a peaceful “safe harbor.” She directly addressed the claims made by the Department of Homeland Security, which alleged that Renee “weaponized her vehicle.” According to Becca, Renee was terrified and simply trying to navigate her SUV away from the masked men who were shouting conflicting orders and trying to force open her door. “The people who did this had fear and anger in their hearts,” Becca stated, emphasizing that she is now left to raise their 6-year-old son alone while trying to teach him that a better, kinder world is still possible.

A Legacy of Radical Kindness

The “shattered silence” of Becca’s plea has resonated far beyond the Twin Cities, fueling a wave of support for the family and intensified scrutiny of the agents involved. While the DOJ has declined a criminal civil rights probe, local authorities like Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty are continuing their own investigation, demanding access to the “SUV Secrets” and the ICE agent’s cell phone footage. As the nation grapples with the fallout of both Renee Good’s and Alex Pretti’s deaths, Becca’s words serve as a haunting reminder of the human lives caught in the crossfire of federal policy. For Becca, the mission now is to ensure that Renee is remembered not as a “suspect,” but as a woman who practiced the very “radical kindness” the world so desperately needs.