Donna Ganger’s Heart-Wrenching Cry for Justice: “Give Me Back My Daughter” – Mother Reveals ICE Agent Killed Renee Nicole Good in Minnesota Shooting
In the raw aftermath of the tragic Minnesota shooting that claimed the life of Renee Nicole Good, her mother Donna Ganger stood before a sea of microphones, her voice cracking but resolute, and uttered words that have echoed across the nation: “Give me back my daughter. I will find justice for my baby girl.” What began as a family’s private nightmare has exploded into a public call for accountability, as Donna revealed shocking details: her 28-year-old daughter was killed by an ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agent during a routine traffic stop that escalated into deadly violence. Armed with evidence including witness statements and bodycam footage snippets, Donna’s decision to speak out has ignited outrage, protests, and a renewed debate on law enforcement practices in a state still healing from past tragedies like the George Floyd killing.
The incident unfolded on December 28, 2025, in a quiet suburb of St. Paul, where Renee — a vibrant mother of two young children and community organizer — was pulled over for a minor traffic violation. According to Donna and family attorneys, the stop quickly turned confrontational when the ICE agent, part of a joint task force with local police, questioned Renee’s immigration status despite her being a U.S. citizen born in Minnesota. Witnesses described hearing shouts, followed by gunfire. Renee was pronounced dead at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds.
Donna, 52, a lifelong Minnesota resident and school teacher, had remained silent in the initial days, overwhelmed by grief. But as rumors swirled and official reports seemed delayed, she stepped forward at a press conference organized by civil rights groups. “Renee was my light, my fighter,” Donna said, tears streaming. “She was coming home from picking up groceries for her babies when that agent took her from us. Give me back my daughter. I will find justice for my baby girl, even if it takes everything I have.”
The revelation has stunned the community. Donna shared evidence including cellphone video from a bystander showing the agent drawing his weapon after what appeared to be a heated exchange over documents. Family lawyers have also obtained partial bodycam footage, which they claim shows the agent escalating without clear threat. “This wasn’t self-defense — it was overreach,” attorney Mark Thompson said. “Renee was unarmed, compliant, but questioned aggressively about her ‘status.’ As a Black woman in America, that alone can be deadly.”
Renee’s life was one of quiet determination. Born in Minneapolis, she graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in social work and dedicated her career to helping immigrant families navigate legal systems — ironic, given the circumstances of her death. She leaves behind a 5-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter, now in Donna’s care. “She fought for others her whole life,” Donna said. “Now I’m fighting for her.”
The case has drawn parallels to Minnesota’s history of police violence, including the 2020 killing of George Floyd that sparked global protests. Activists like Nekima Levy Armstrong, a civil rights leader in the state, called Donna’s revelation “a wake-up call.” “ICE agents operating in routine stops? That’s a recipe for disaster, especially for communities of color,” she said.
ICE has not commented specifically on the incident, citing an ongoing investigation, but a spokesperson stated: “Our agents act in accordance with law to protect public safety.” The agent involved has been placed on administrative leave.
Social media has erupted with #JusticeForRenee trending nationwide, videos of Donna’s press conference viewed millions of times. Protests gathered outside the St. Paul police station, with signs reading “Give Her Back Her Daughter” and “End ICE Overreach.”
For Donna, this is more than a fight for justice — it’s a promise to Renee’s children. “They ask where Mommy is,” she whispered. “I tell them she’s watching over them. But I need answers — for them.”
As Minnesota braces for investigations, Donna Ganger’s voice rises above the chaos: a mother’s love, unbreakable, demanding truth.
She didn’t just lose a daughter.
She lost her world.
But in her cry — “Give me back my daughter” — a nation hears the call for change.Rest in peace, Renee.
Your mother’s fight — your legacy — lives on.
She lost her world.
But in her cry — “Give me back my daughter” — a nation hears the call for change.Rest in peace, Renee.
Your mother’s fight — your legacy — lives on.
