Renee Good’s Former Father‑in‑Law Declines to Blame ICE, Cites Faith
On CNN, Renee Good’s former father‑in‑law, Timmy Macklin, expressed sympathy, refused to blame ICE or others, and attributed her death to bad choices and faith.
Overview
Timmy Macklin, Renee Good’s former father‑in‑law, told CNN he sympathizes with all involved and refuses to single out ICE, Rebecca Good, or Renee for blame.
The shooting occurred Jan. 7 when ICE agent Jonathan Ross fired after Renee Good’s vehicle accelerated toward him; the Justice Department said it would not open a full investigation.
Macklin emphasized biblical faith, saying people make 'bad choices,' urging repentance and suggesting spiritual failings partly explain his grandchild's mother's presence at the confrontation.
Scene video shows an agent filming Renee Good’s license plate and footage of the vehicle bumping the agent; her partner is heard urging her to 'drive' before the shooting.
The case has divided political opinion, with Democrats calling it murder while the Trump administration and supporters describe the shooting as self‑defense; the incident fuels broader debates about enforcement.
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Timmy Macklin is Renee Good’s former father-in-law. He expressed sympathy for all involved, refused to blame ICE, agent Jonathan Ross, or Renee Good, attributed her death to bad choices, and emphasized biblical faith and repentance.
On January 7, 2026, in Minneapolis, ICE agent Jonathan Ross fatally shot 37-year-old American citizen Renee Good while she was in her SUV during an ICE operation. Video shows agents approaching her vehicle, it bumping an agent, her partner urging her to drive, and Ross firing three shots as the vehicle moved.
Jonathan Ross is a 43-year-old Iraq War veteran and ICE deportation officer since 2015 with nearly two decades in Border Patrol and ICE. In June 2025, he was dragged by a suspect's vehicle during an arrest, suffering injuries requiring over 30 stitches; the suspect was convicted of assaulting a federal officer.
Democrats have called it murder, while the Trump administration and supporters describe it as self-defense. The Justice Department declined a full investigation, but the FBI is investigating the use of force; video analyses have raised questions about whether Ross was struck by the vehicle.
Yes, Jonathan Ross suffered internal bleeding to the torso after being hit by Good's vehicle and was hospitalized but released the same day; he has not returned to work and has received death threats.
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