ICE Memorial Mystery Blaze Stuns Left

Leftists who cheered riots and property destruction for years now cry foul after someone torches a memorial to Renee Good, an illegal immigrant killed resisting ICE—exposing their blatant hypocrisy on law and order.

Story Snapshot

Unknown individual deliberately set fire to Renee Good memorial in Minneapolis on February 17, 2026, using gasoline on wood and site elements.
Community members quickly extinguished the blaze, limiting damage to charred fencing and some items; no arrests as police probe arson.
Memorial honors Good, shot January 7, 2026, by ICE officer during enforcement after she fled a stop—sparking anti-ICE protests.
Local Democrats like Council Member Jason Chavez decry the act as “despicable” while pushing permanent memorials amid sanctuary city tensions.
Under President Trump’s ICE crackdown, such resistance memorials highlight failures of open-border policies fueling community division.

Arson Targets Politicized Memorial

Minneapolis Police confirmed an unknown person doused a wood pile and parts of the Renee Good memorial with gasoline around 9 p.m. on February 17, 2026, at East 34th Street and Portland Avenue. Neighbors and volunteers, including photojournalist Ryan Vizzions, extinguished the fire before extensive damage occurred. The site, maintained for over six weeks, features flowers, candles, and anti-ICE signs protesting Good’s death during Operation Metro Surge. Police investigate as premeditated arson with no suspects identified. This follows Trump’s border security victories restoring law enforcement priority.

Background: Good’s Death in ICE Operation

ICE officer Jonathan Ross fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good on January 7, 2026, after ordering her from her vehicle during an immigration stop; she attempted to flee. The incident, first in a series of three federal agent shootings in Minneapolis over three weeks, ignited national anti-ICE outrage and protests. Community erected the grassroots memorial immediately, framing it as resistance to federal enforcement. Justice Department classified Good’s actions as assault on a federal officer, prompting resignations but no federal probe into the shooting. Trump’s administration ended such lax oversight.

Community Response and Local Politicians Weigh In

Council Member Jason Chavez labeled the fire “despicable,” praising neighbors who doused the flames. Volunteer David Gilbert-Pederson called it “revictimization” of immigrant families, vowing to maintain the site alongside Alex Pretti’s memorial. Photojournalist Vizzions documented gasoline residue, deeming it clear arson. Council Member Soren Stevenson discussed permanent memorials, noting complexities. Police prioritize community grieving space while canvassing for evidence. No injuries reported; site remains mostly intact with charred fencing.

Broader Tensions Under Trump Immigration Wins

Good’s memorial symbolizes resistance to ICE operations revived under President Trump, who deported over 605,000 illegals since 2025. Community views the fire as intimidation against grieving and protests, galvanizing resolve. City plans secure permanent structures for Good and Pretti sites amid open investigation. Perpetrator motivation unknown, but timing aligns with heightened enforcement exposing sanctuary city failures. Volunteers faced gasoline cleanup hazards, underscoring public space vulnerabilities in divided neighborhoods. Trump’s policies prioritize American safety over illegal resistance.

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— Joe Honest Truth (@JoeHonestTruth) February 21, 2026

Investigation Status and Implications

As of February 19, 2026, Minneapolis Police actively probe the arson with no arrests. Sources confirm consistent details: gasoline use, quick extinguishment by locals, minimal damage. Community recommitted to protection, potentially accelerating permanent memorials. Incident reflects ongoing clashes over immigration enforcement, where leftists once ignored billions in riot damages but now demand property respect for anti-ICE shrines. Under Trump, ICE actions deter illegal activity, contrasting Biden-era chaos that bred such confrontations and hypocrisy.