Renee Good shooting: Panel on DHS use of force holds 3 minutes, 26 seconds of silence
Renee Good shooting: Panel holds 3 minutes, 26 seconds of silence
Congress hosted a public panel in Washington, D.C. Tuesday on DHS agents and their use of force tactics after the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in south Minneapolis. During the panel, there was a silence of 3 minutes, 26 seconds, the amount of time Good was wounded and not getting medical aid until firefighters arrived.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A Congressional panel met in Washington, D.C. Tuesday to address ICE agents and their use of force in the aftermath of two fatal shootings involving federal agents in Minneapolis.
After several speakers, including Renee Good’s brothers and the family attorney, there was a symbolic 3 minutes, 26 seconds of silence to pay tribute to Good.
Renee Good's brothers, family attorney question DHS agents use of force
The brothers of Renee Good and their family attorney addressed a Congressional panel in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday on DHS agents and their use of force tactics during immigration enforcement operations. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.
Renee Good’s symbolic moment of silence
The backstory:
Greg Casar, a U.S. representative out of Texas, initiated 3 minutes, 26 seconds of silence in Good’s honor. He said that’s how long she went without medical aid after being shot by ICE agent Jonathan Ross. A doctor was on scene that could’ve rendered aid, but federal agents denied him access.
"Americans know that ICE agents shot Renee Good, but you should know what happened next. The ICE agents did not render first aid, they let Renee to bleed. Then a doctor approached the scene, and he wanted to help. The doctor shouted, ‘Stop the bleeding!’ Instead for 3 minutes and 26 seconds, ICE agents held back that doctor that might have been able to save Renee," Casar said. "Renee still had some pulse when the firefighters arrived, but no breathing. CPR didn’t start until 10 minutes after she was shot. It was too late, but it’s not too late to prevent this from happening to more people in our country."
Renee Good's brothers testify at DHS use of force forum
Luke and Brent Ganger, the brothers of Renee Good, testified in front of Congress on Tuesday at a Department of Homeland Security use-of-force forum. Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent during an immigration enforcement operation on Jan. 7 in south Minneapolis. About two weeks later, Alex Pretti was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent.
Renee Good’s brothers testify at DHS forum
What we know:
Renee Good’s brothers, Luke and Brent Ganger, testified at Tuesday’s forum.
Luke talked about how the family is still deeply troubled by her death, and is having a tough time trying to explain it to his 4-year-old child. Brent shared a bulk of his eulogy to her, saying when he thinks of her, it reminds him of dandelions and sunshine.
An attorney representing the Good family talked about an ongoing civil lawsuit against federal authorities.
Why you should care:
Antonio Romanucci says they've written to federal agencies asking for responsible handling and preservation of evidence, including Good's vehicle, records of Jonathan Ross's injuries, his cell phone and any statements he made about the use of force and protesters. At the family's request, they also had an independent autopsy done to understand her injuries, and her final moments.