Timmy Macklin, the former father-in-law of Renee Nicole Good, said he is not placing blame on either federal agents or Good after she was fatally shot during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Minneapolis earlier this month.
In an interview with CNN’s Erin Burnett, Macklin — the father of Good’s late husband and the grandfather of Good’s 6-year-old son — described the incident as a “hard situation all the way around” and said he believes multiple people were caught in a fast-moving, high-stress moment. (CNN Transcripts)
“I don’t blame ICE. I don’t blame Renee,” Macklin told CNN, adding that he was “not blaming anybody.” (CNN Transcripts)
What Macklin told CNN
During the conversation, Macklin emphasized that he did not want his grief to be used to inflame politics or escalate anger. He said the tragedy was painful for Good’s family — including children connected to her — and also acknowledged the life-or-death pressure faced by officers in confrontations that unfold in seconds. (CNN Transcripts)
Macklin also spoke in religious terms, saying he wished the people involved had not been in that situation at all, and he repeatedly returned to the idea that it was a moment where “bad choices” and chaos collided. (CNN Transcripts)
What happened in Minneapolis
Good, 37, was shot and killed on Jan. 7 during an ICE operation in south Minneapolis, triggering immediate outrage and protests. Federal officials have said the agent fired in self-defense during a confrontation involving Good’s vehicle. (CBS News)
But accounts of what happened — and whether deadly force was justified — have been fiercely disputed in the days since, with officials and witnesses pointing to videos and emergency call records as the investigation continues. (Wall Street Journal)
Newly reported emergency-response documents and 911 logs described a chaotic scene after the shooting, including multiple calls from witnesses and details about responders attempting lifesaving measures. (Wall Street Journal)
Family calls for empathy as scrutiny grows
As the case drew national attention, Good’s family released public statements remembering her as a loving parent and urging compassion in the public debate surrounding her death. (Sahan Journal)
The incident has also intensified broader tensions in Minnesota over federal immigration enforcement actions and the level of force used during operations, with ongoing demonstrations and heightened political scrutiny. (CBS News)
What happens next
Federal and local agencies have said the shooting remains under review, with officials continuing to gather evidence, analyze footage, and examine documentation from the emergency response. (Wall Street Journal)
Macklin, meanwhile, told CNN he wants the focus to remain on the human cost — especially the children affected — rather than turning the case into another flashpoint for division. (CNN Transcripts)
