In the wake of the tragic shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on January 7, fundraising efforts have quickly gained momentum, resulting in nearly $2.5 million in donations as of January 20. Approximately $1.5 million has been allocated to Good’s family, while over $1 million has been raised for Jonathan Ross, the ICE officer involved in the incident.
A GoFundMe campaign established to support Good’s family was launched just hours after the shooting, and it closed on January 9 after gathering funds from 38,500 donors, with the highest individual contribution reaching $50,000 from an anonymous benefactor. Meanwhile, a secondary GoFundMe page designed for Good’s children has also emerged, raising $6,407 towards a goal of $100,000, although its verification status remains unclear.
Conversely, the fundraising efforts for Ross include two GoFundMe campaigns and one on GiveSendGo, which have together amassed a total of $1,098,755. Notably, hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman is among those who have supported Ross, contributing $10,000. Ackman has publicly stated that he believes Ross will require substantial financial assistance to manage his legal defense costs. Ross has not yet faced any criminal charges related to the shooting.
The GoFundMe platform is currently in the process of verifying the campaigns associated with the Minneapolis shooting, with a company representative affirming that funds are being securely held by payment processors until verification is complete.
As the story continues to develop, these fundraising endeavors not only illustrate the polarizing nature of the incident but also highlight the strong community responses to such tragedies, with supporters mobilizing to assist both the victim’s family and the implicated officer.
This situation remains a poignant reminder of the complexities surrounding law enforcement actions and community relations, underscoring the need for dialogue and understanding as the investigation unfolds.