NBA coach calls ICE shooting ‘murder’ amid Minnesota protests

January 13, 2026 Aksel Kryhlmand

Protests spill into sports

Public outrage over a fatal shooting involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minnesota has spread beyond street demonstrations and into the sports world. According to Fox News, the death of Renee Good, a 37 year old immigration activist, has fueled protests across the Twin Cities following a recent increase in federal immigration enforcement.

The incident has drawn sharply divided reactions from political leaders, law enforcement officials, and public figures, with arguments centering on accountability, use of force, and the role of activism during enforcement operations.

Kerr’s postgame response

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr addressed the issue Friday night after his team’s 137, 103 victory over the Sacramento Kings. While the game itself was lopsided, Kerr used his postgame comments to focus on events unfolding in Minneapolis.

Kerr, who has previously spoken out on social and political issues, criticized both law enforcement and government officials in response to Good’s death.

“It’s shameful, really, that in our country we can have law enforcement officers who commit murder and seemingly get away with it. It’s shameful that the government can come out and lie about what happened when there’s video and witnesses who have all come out and disputed what the government is saying,” Kerr said.

He added that the killing was deeply demoralizing and expressed sympathy for Good’s family and the surrounding community.

Arena reaction in Minnesota

Kerr also praised the Minnesota Timberwolves for holding a moment of silence before their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers to honor Good. According to Fox News reporting from inside the arena, the tribute prompted emotional reactions from fans.

During the silence, one attendee shouted, “Go home, ICE,” while another yelled, “F, ICE,” followed by cheers from sections of the crowd.

The demonstrations inside the arena reflected broader unrest in Minneapolis, where protests have continued since the shooting.

Federal account of the shooting

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem offered a sharply different account of the incident. According to statements cited by Fox News, Noem said Good was ordered to exit her vehicle during an encounter with ICE agents and refused to comply.

She alleged that Good attempted to run agents over and ram them with her vehicle, describing the actions as an act of domestic terrorism.

“An officer of ours acted quickly and defensively, shot to protect himself and the people around him,” Noem said.

DHS sources told Fox News that Good was affiliated with a group known as ICE Watch, which monitors and seeks to disrupt federal immigration enforcement operations. According to those sources, Good had followed agents to multiple locations earlier that day and blocked a roadway prior to the shooting.

A widening national fault line

The shooting and Kerr’s comments have intensified a national debate over immigration enforcement, protest tactics, and the growing intersection between politics and professional sports. As demonstrations continue in Minnesota, reactions from public figures suggest the issue is unlikely to fade quickly from the national conversation.

Sources: Fox News, The Associated Press, Department of Homeland Security

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