Local organizations are holding a community vigil this Saturday following the shooting death of a Minneapolis woman and local impacts from federal raids.
Indivisible Columbus and Indivisible Phenix City are hosting a “ICE Out for Good: Community Vigil and National Day of Action” event at 7 p.m. eastern standard time on Saturday, January 10, 2025. The event is scheduled to take place at the intersection of Armour Road and Manchester Expressway.
The event follows the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U.S. Citizen. Good was fatally shot by an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agent.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Good was obstructing law enforcement, disobeying commands, and attempting to use her vehicle in a manner that posed a threat to an agent standing in front of it.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, other local officials, and eyewitnesses disputed those claims, stating Good drove her vehicle forward and veered away from the agent. Those officials described the agent’s actions as unjustified. The investigation into Good’s death is ongoing by federal officials…