Tragic Murder of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis

by Madison Benoit ‘29 on January 22, 2026

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On Jan. 7, Renee Nicole Good was shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis, Mn. Prior to the shooting, Good and her partner were among neighbors questioning ICE agents whose car had become stuck in the snow.

Good was behind the wheel of a Honda Pilot while her partner, Rebecca Good, stood behind the vehicle and questioned an ICE officer while both parties filmed videos of each other with their phones. The officer would go on to switch his phone to his left, non-dominant hand as he moved to stand in front of the vehicle. Two other officers then began to order Good to get out of the vehicle, but Good instead began to reverse the vehicle for a few feet and then turn to the right, away from the ICE agent who then opened fire, reportedly believing Good was attempting to run him over.

Good was shot multiple times from close range. Reports say she was not breathing and had “inconsistent, irregular, thready pulse activity.” Good was later pronounced dead at the Hennepin County Medical Center in downtown Minneapolis.

The Trump administration has repeatedly referred to Good as a “domestic terrorist” and claims she was attempting to “weaponize” her vehicle. Videos from the event refutes this statement. Officials from Minnesota argue that the ICE agent acted recklessly, and that the self-defense claim is invalid.

Since the fatal shooting, several videos of the event have gone viral online, which has continued to spark protests in Minneapolis as well as over the country. Within hours of the shooting, many protestors gathered at the scene where Good was shot and reports state that ICE agents deployed pepper spray upon those protestors. The site has now become a makeshift shrine in memory of Good.

Renee Good was 37 years old and a mother of three; she left behind a loving family including a six-year-old son, and two teenage children along with her wife Rebecca Good.

In a statement to the Minnesota Star Tribune Donna Granger, Good’s mother said that her daughter was “probably terrified” during the confrontation with officers that saw her fatally shot and that she was “one of the kindest people I’ve ever known.”

Good’s family has since hired the same law firm which represented the family of George Floyd and plans to bring legal action. Good was shot only blocks from where Floyd was killed in 2020.

Seven PC Students Hospitalized After Experiencing Overdose

by Clara Johnson ’26 on December 11, 2025

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On Friday evening, Dec. 5, Providence police officers, fire department units, and Providence College campus security responded to an off-campus party hosted on Liege Street for reports of a drug overdose. Seven Providence College students were administered life-saving care, including administering Naloxone, often referred to by the brand name Narcan, which can reverse the symptoms of overdose. The seven students were then transported to local hospitals.

In the wake of the incident, the Providence Police Department began an investigation which resulted in the arrest of three people. The suspects, Angel Williams, 33, Patrick Patterson, 32, and Kimsheree Simoneau, 33, now face multiple drug and firearm charges.

In response to this tragedy, associate vice president of public affairs, community, and government relations, Steve Maurano commented, “We are gathering information at this time and will be conducting a thorough investigation in the days ahead”.

Students, parents, and the Friar community have been abuzz following this event, expressing concern for the health and well-being of the students whose lives were put at risk. It also raises questions about how individuals, the school, and the community can prepare for events such as this and save lives in the same way that these first responders did.

One resource that saves lives in this and many other similar events is Naloxone, which, as mentioned, can reverse the impacts of an opioid in the case of an overdose. Symptoms of an overdose include: irresponsiveness, pinpoint pupils, pale and clammy skin, and a slow heartbeat, but typically the most identifiable and dangerous symptom is slow, irregular, or stopped breathing. Naloxone does not cause any harm, even if a person is not experiencing an overdose, meaning it can be administered at any time an overdose is suspected. While training is available on how to administer Naloxone, it is not required—anybody can carry or administer Naloxone.

On campus, there is Naloxone available in nearly every residential or public building. Not only are public safety officers and EMTs equipped with and trained to administer Naloxone, but, as of August of this school year, all RAs have been trained too. Additionally, there are dozens of community resources that supply free Naloxone which can be picked up or mailed.

This incident has brought questions to the forefront on how communities should support and prevent tragedies such as this one.

If you or someone you know struggles with substance use disorder or needs support in the aftermath of this event, there are many resources available. The Personal Counseling Center can be reached at (401) 865-2343. If it is after hours, and you are still interested in speaking with a crisis counselor, call the same number and press two to speak with the counselor on-call. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call (401) 865-2222.