Philadelphia region joins protests after Minneapolis woman killed by ICE agent

People in the Philadelphia region are joining nationwide protests after a woman was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.

The shooting victim has been named as Renee Nicole Good, 37, a mother and U.S. citizen.

According to the Department of Homeland Security, ICE agents were conducting an operation on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, when a group of people attempted to block them.

Video released by authorities shows a dark SUV stopped in the roadway as agents approach the vehicle and order the driver, Good, to exit.

As an agent pulls on the driver’s door handle, the vehicle begins to move forward. An ICE agent standing near the front of the SUV then draws his weapon and fires, striking Good. She died at the hospital.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem described the shooting as an act of self-defense, calling the driver’s actions “domestic terrorism.”

Several video clips of the incident surfaced on social media, prompting outrage and protests nationwide on Wednesday evening.

In Minneapolis crowd of protesters gathered at the scene after the shooting to vent their anger at local and federal officers.

Gov. Tim Walz, who also expressed outrage over the shooting incident, was prepared to deploy the National Guard if necessary and urged protesters to keep the demonstrations peaceful.

There were also large protests in New York City and even New Orleans.

Several people protested the shooting in King of Prussia; they held up signs along Route 202 and Henderson Road condemning the Trump Administration.

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and other officials held a press conference Thursday afternoon to speak out regarding the incident.

Krasner began with a moment of silence and, along with the other officials in attendance, repeated Good’s name three times to honor her.

During the press conference, Krasner also expressed frustration with the ICE-involved shooting and shared a warning to law enforcement.

“Let me be clear, if any law enforcement agent, if any ICE agent, is going to come to Philly to commit crimes, you can get the F out of here. Because if you do that here, I will charge you with those crimes. You will be arrested, you will stand trial, you will be convicted, whether it’s in state or federal court, it’s my office that will be prosecuting it, it’s how the law works, and you will do the time,” said Krasner.

Krasner added, “And I know that there are honest, decent, moral law enforcement officers out there by the bushel, including in ICE. This is not for you. This is for any one of your colleagues who thinks they are above the law.”

Thursday evening, community leaders and residents from across Philadelphia gathered for a vigil at City Hall in Center City to honor Good and those who have died in ICE custody.

SkyForce10 was overheard as dozens of demonstrators gathered, holding signs.

Officials claim that at least 32 people have died in ICE custody in 2025 alone, two of which in Pennsylvania.

In Delaware County, people are hosting a vigil on Thursday titled “Delco Stands in Solidarity With Minneapolis!” It will be held from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Upper Darby Township Building.