Renee Good's family sues U.S. government and immigration officials over her killing

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Renee Good's family sued the U.S. government and several immigration officials Thursday, alleging wrongful death, conspiracy and other violations in the 37-year-old woman's killing by an immigration officer during a federal crackdown in Minneapolis.

The two lawsuits were filed by Good's partner, Becca Good, and Renee's brother Brent Ganger.

The Justice Department didn't immediately respond to an email seeking comment.

Renee Good was fatally shot Jan. 7 as protests against immigration raids flared across the city. According to Becca Good, her partner stopped their car in a street to support neighbors during an immigration operation.

Bystander video shows Renee Good in the driver's seat of a red SUV blocking part of the road and repeatedly honking her horn.

Two immigration officers get out of a truck, their faces covered, and one orders Good to get out of the car. She reverses briefly, then turns the steering wheel as the officer says again, "get out of the car."

Almost simultaneously, Becca Good, standing in the street, shouts: "Drive, baby, drive!"

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