In brief
Before their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Minnesota Timberwolves held a moment of silence for Renee Good, a woman killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer during a confrontation. Coach Chris Finch expressed condolences for the tragedy, which has sparked protests in Minneapolis amid increased ICE activity.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — On Thursday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves took a moment to remember Renee Good, a 37-year-old woman who was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer earlier that week. The shooting occurred following a brief confrontation on a Minneapolis street, generating widespread protests in the Twin Cities, particularly in the wake of heightened ICE operations linked to the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement policies.Coach Chris Finch addressed the impact of the incident on the community before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, saying, “As we all know, our community has suffered yet another unspeakable tragedy. We want to just convey our condolences and heartfelt wishes and prayers and thoughts to the families and loved ones and all of those that are greatly affected by what happened.” The tribute reflects ongoing tensions regarding immigration enforcement in the area.
