URGENT UPDATE: In a heartbreaking interview set to air tonight on CBS Evening News, the family of Renee Good, who was tragically shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis, expressed their profound grief and unconditional love. Her father, Tim Ganger, revealed an emotional willingness to sacrifice his own life to protect her.
During the interview, Tim Ganger stated, “As her dad, my first instinct, I would trade a thousand times stepping in front of her to protect her.” When asked by CBS correspondent Matt Gutman if he would take those bullets, he responded with a resolute, “Absolutely. A thousand times we all would.” His son, Brent Ganger, echoed this sentiment, affirming, “Yeah, we all would. Everybody would.”
Renee Good’s mother, Donna Ganger, added simply but powerfully, “Easily.” Tim continued, “You know, you raise your kids, you send them into the world with the best tools you can. And I would do it today to protect her.”
This interview comes nearly two months after the tragic incident that claimed Renee Good’s life. The emotional impact on her family is palpable, highlighting the devastating consequences of violence and the deep bonds of familial love.
Viewers can catch the full interview tonight at 6:30 PM ET on CBS Evening News, and it will also be available on the CBS Evening News YouTube channel shortly after airing.
This poignant moment underlines not only the immense personal loss felt by the Ganger family but also raises critical questions about safety and the implications of law enforcement actions. As this story develops, the Ganger family’s heartbreaking plea for understanding and justice becomes a rallying cry for many across the nation.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds. The emotional weight of their words serves as a reminder of the human cost of violence and the enduring love that families share.
