MINNEAPOLIS (RTWNews) — The Minnesota Timberwolves held a poignant moment of silence prior to their game on Thursday night to honor the memory of Renee Good, a 37-year-old woman who was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer. The tragic incident took place following a brief confrontation between Good and ICE officers on a Minneapolis street, just three miles away from the Target Center.
This fatal event has ignited further protests across the Twin Cities, reflecting public outrage over a recent spike in ICE operations tied to intensifying efforts to crack down on illegal immigration under the previous presidential administration.
Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch addressed the somber atmosphere, stating, “As we all know, our community has suffered yet another unspeakable tragedy.” He extended heartfelt condolences to Good's family, loved ones, and all those affected by this painful incident. The moment of silence served as a reminder of the ongoing struggles faced by communities amid heightened government enforcement actions.
This fatal event has ignited further protests across the Twin Cities, reflecting public outrage over a recent spike in ICE operations tied to intensifying efforts to crack down on illegal immigration under the previous presidential administration.
Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch addressed the somber atmosphere, stating, “As we all know, our community has suffered yet another unspeakable tragedy.” He extended heartfelt condolences to Good's family, loved ones, and all those affected by this painful incident. The moment of silence served as a reminder of the ongoing struggles faced by communities amid heightened government enforcement actions.
