Family of Renee Good say they have chosen not to watch the video of her shooting

Family of Renee Good Say They Have Chosen Not to Watch the Video of Her Shooting

Minneapolis Family Shares Memories of Victim in Emotional Interview

Two months following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer while she was driving in Minneapolis, her family has shared insights about her character. The incident, which occurred on January 7, has dominated headlines and social media, making it difficult for them to escape the visual coverage. However, they have opted to refrain from viewing the footage of the event.

Speaking in an interview, Renee’s father, Tim Ganger, emphasized the family’s decision to focus on their personal memories of her. “We’ve intentionally let that go,” he explained, highlighting their commitment to remembering her as a devoted mother, daughter, and sister. Her brother Brent Ganger echoed this sentiment, stating, “I can’t bring myself to do that,” referring to watching the video of her death.

Her younger brother Luke Ganger added that no one else truly understands the depth of Renee’s personality. “There’s a bunch of opinions and whatever, but we’re the ones who know her,” he said. “Those other things aren’t going to change that.”

Good’s mother, Donna Ganger, shared a poignant moment she had chosen to watch. While holding a stuffed animal given to her by Renee’s daughter, she recounted, “The only thing I saw of that day was her saying, ‘I’m not mad at you,’ to her shooter, ICE agent Jonathan Ross.” This gesture, she noted, encapsulated Renee’s essence. “That was so Renee,” Ganger said.

NBC News Correspondent Alicia Victoria Lozano, based in California, reports on climate change, wildfires, and the evolving political landscape of drug laws. Her coverage includes this poignant family reflection on Renee Good’s legacy.