
Federal immigration agents were involved in two separate incidents within a 48-hour period, resulting in the death of one woman and injuries to two others, further intensifying criticism of the Trump Administration’s immigration policies.
Renee Nicole Good, 37, was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday. Her death ignited widespread condemnation from residents and officials at both local and state levels, leading to protests in the city and elsewhere. The following day, U.S. Border Patrol agents shot Luis David Nico Moncada and Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras in Portland, fueling additional anger and .
Here’s what is known about the individuals who were shot.
Renee Nicole Good
Good, a U.S. citizen, was a mother of three. According to reports, she was on her way back from dropping off her youngest child, her 6-year-old son, at school when an ICE officer shot and killed her on Wednesday.
Federal authorities have asserted that the shooting was an act of “self-defense,” alleging that Good attempted to run over the officer with her vehicle. However, videos of the incident circulating online appear to contradict the accounts provided by President Donald Trump and other federal officials. Local leaders have strongly disputed the Administration’s narrative, with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey dismissing it as “a garbage narrative that is not true.”
Good’s mother, Donna Ganger, told the that her daughter was likely terrified. She described Renee as “one of the kindest people I’ve ever known,” adding that she was “extremely compassionate,” had “taken care of people all her life,” and was “loving, forgiving, and affectionate,” calling her “an amazing human being.”
In her Instagram bio, Good identified herself as a “poet and writer and wife and mom and shitty guitar strummer from Colorado; experiencing Minneapolis,” and included a pride flag emoji.
She had recently relocated to Minneapolis from Kansas City, Missouri, with her youngest son and her wife, according to AP. Her youngest son is with her second husband, while her two older children, a 15-year-old daughter and a 12-year-old son, are from her first marriage, AP reported.
Good’s wife, Becca Good, stated in a message to on Friday that they were raising their son to believe that “no matter where you come from or what you look like, all of us deserve compassion and kindness.” She added, “Renee lived this belief every day. She is pure love. She is pure joy. She is pure sunshine.”
During a vigil held in Renee Good’s honor on Wednesday night, attendees described her as a “peaceful” individual and a good neighbor, the Star Tribune reported.
Luis David Nico Moncada and Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras
On Friday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the identities of the two individuals shot in Portland the previous day: Luis David Nico Moncada and Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras, both of whom are from Venezuela. DHS accused them of being “suspected Tren de Aragua gang associates,” though no evidence was provided to support this claim. The Trump Administration has designated the Venezuelan gang as a foreign terrorist organization.
DHS stated that Moncada entered the U.S. without authorization in 2022 and is a “suspected Tren de Aragua gang member.” The department indicated that since his entry, Moncada has been arrested for driving under the influence and unauthorized use of a vehicle, and he has a final order of removal.
The department also alleged that Zambrano-Contreras is associated with the gang, having entered the U.S. illegally in 2023. DHS claimed that since her arrival, she has “played an active role in a Tren de Aragua prostitution ring and was involved with a prior shooting in Portland.”
Federal authorities confirmed on Friday that both individuals had been hospitalized.
DHS officials reported that U.S. Border Patrol agents were conducting a “targeted vehicle stop” when the incident occurred on Thursday. The agency asserted that the two individuals “weaponized their vehicle against Border Patrol,” and “the agent took immediate action to defend himself and others, shooting them.” DHS identified Moncada as the driver of the vehicle and Zambrano-Contreras as the passenger.
The shooting prompted outrage from state and local leaders. Portland, a city that has experienced a significant increase in immigration enforcement actions during Trump’s second term, similar to Minneapolis where the previous day’s shooting occurred, reacted strongly.
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson stated in a press release on Thursday, “Just one day after the horrific violence in Minnesota at the hands of federal agents, our community here in Portland is now grappling with another deeply troubling incident.” He added, “Portland is not a ‘training ground’ for militarized agents, and the ‘full force’ threatened by the administration has deadly consequences. As Mayor, I call on ICE to end all operations in Portland until a full investigation can be completed.”