WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Protests and vigils unfolded across the District Thursday night following a deadly shooting involving a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minnesota.
Community members in the Petworth neighborhood gathered for a candlelight vigil honoring those negatively affected by ICE, including 37-year-old Renee Good, a mother of three who was shot and killed during a federal operation.
At the same time, hundreds of others rallied across the city on U Street, speaking out against ICE and calling for accountability.
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The atmosphere in Petworth and along U Street was heavy as dozens of residents came together to grieve, mourn, and voice outrage…