The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has announced it is not conducting a use-of-force investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Good, citing a lack of access to complete evidence and witnesses. Rather, the BCA is assisting the Hennepin County district attorney’s office in gathering and organizing information related to Good’s death while also providing evidence to the FBI.
BCA Superintendent Drew Evans stated that the agency remains open to conducting a full investigation if the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the FBI reconsider their current approach and agree to share all relevant evidence and reports. The FBI has chosen to abstain from commenting on the situation.
The investigation has seen significant opposition, with at least six prosecutors from the U.S. attorney’s office in Minnesota resigning due to concerns about its direction. The Justice Department has also opened an inquiry into public comments made by Democratic politicians in Minnesota regarding the tactics employed by ICE, labeling this investigation as politically motivated.
Amid the media frenzy surrounding her death and the unrest in Minneapolis, Good’s family has expressed the difficulty of avoiding distressing imagery of the incident on social media and in the news. Despite this, they have chosen not to watch videos depicting the moment she was shot by an ICE agent on January 7.
Brent Ganger, Good’s brother, expressed his emotional struggle by stating, “I can’t bring myself to do that.” Similarly, their father, Tim Ganger, shared that they have “intentionally just let that go.” Instead, the family finds solace in memories of Renee as they remember her for who she truly was.
“We’re the ones who know Renee. No one else knows Renee,” Luke Ganger, Good’s brother, emphasized, reinforcing their commitment to preserving her memory amid swirling opinions about the incident.
In a poignant moment, Donna Ganger, her mother, held a small stuffed animal given to her by Renee’s daughter and recounted one significant memory from that day. “The only thing I saw of that day was her saying, ‘I’m not mad at you’ to her shooter,” she shared, highlighting the compassion and humanity at a time of unimaginable loss.
As this investigation unfolds, the focus remains on seeking justice for Renee Good and supporting her family during this challenging time.