Family of US woman shot by immigration officer sues government
Good's family alleges wrongful death and violations of her civil rights.
The family of Renée Good, a 37-year-old American mother of three, has filed civil lawsuits against the U.S. government and immigration officials following her fatal shooting at the hands of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis in January. Good was killed while driving her car, as she attempted to flee from the officer, who claimed his actions were in self-defense.
Her family alleges that she was wrongfully killed and that her civil rights were violated, with their lawsuit seeking compensation and accountability. The officer who shot Good maintains he acted in self-defense, though a widely circulated video appears to show Good turning her vehicle away as she attempted to drive off. Despite this, no officer involved has faced criminal charges.
Local prosecutors are currently investigating the incident, amid claims federal authorities are withholding pertinent evidence.
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