‘I’m heartbroken and outraged’: Katie Wilson speaks out as Seattle vigil set for woman killed by ICE officer
Jan 8, 2026, 6:14 PM
A notice reading "RIP Renee, murdered by ICE" is seen next to a memorial for Renee Nicole Good on January 07, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo: Scott Olson, Getty Images)
(Photo: Scott Olson, Getty Images)
A vigil has been planned in Seattle to honor Renee Good, the woman shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis.
The gathering will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Pier 58, according to an X post.
TONIGHT: Seattle community members will gather tonight at 630pm at Pier 58 for a vigil dedicated to Renee Good, the woman ICE shot and killed in Minneapolis yesterday pic.twitter.com/R1RzSbPsVL
— Hannah Krieg (@hannahkrieg) January 8, 2026
“We gather in solidarity to call for justice, reform, and an end to the terrorizing and killing of community members by ICE,” the post stated.
Seattle mayor calls out federal government
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released a statement Thursday, calling out the federal government.
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“I am furious at the federal government’s abuse of power,” she said. “It is unacceptable to kidnap people who are simply going about their lives. There is no place for it in Seattle.”
Wilson shared that Good was a poet, a caring neighbor, and a mother.
“These are not abstractions. These are real people, real families, real harm,” she added.
Wilson addressed the fear and outrage felt in the Seattle community.
“I’m heartbroken and outraged, too. This moment demands action. Here’s what we’re doing and how you can help. Seattle is a welcoming city. We already have laws in place that forbid the local police from aiding ICE in most instances. The police will enforce these laws,” she said.
Wilson said the mayor’s office is working with the police chief, city attorney, immigrant rights groups, and local leaders to identify legal arguments and resources to protect the Seattle community.
“This is a scary situation,” she added. “And situations like this are when we show ourselves who we are and what we believe. In Seattle, we practice solidarity. Everyone should be safe in their homes, in their workplaces, and their city.”
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