By Trendsetter Tribune 
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr didn’t hold back Friday, delivering a sharp condemnation of the U.S. federal government over its handling of the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.
Speaking before the Warriors’ game against the Sacramento Kings, Kerr called official accounts of Good’s death “shameful,” accusing federal authorities of misrepresenting what happened despite video footage and eyewitness testimony contradicting their claims.
Good, a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident, was killed when an ICE agent opened fire during a traffic-related encounter on a residential street. Federal officials, including President Donald Trump, have defended the shooting as self-defense, claiming Good used her vehicle as a weapon. Local leaders, including Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, have strongly disputed that narrative.
Kerr praised the Minnesota Timberwolves for holding a moment of silence in Good’s memory before Thursday night’s home game, saying the acknowledgment mattered.
“I’m glad the Timberwolves recognized her life and the tragic nature of her death,” Kerr said. “It’s shameful that law enforcement officers can commit murder and seemingly get away with it, and that the government can lie about what happened when there’s video and witnesses.”
"It's shameful that the government can come out and lie about what happened when there's video and witnesses who have all come out and disputed what the government is saying."
— Ben Ross (@BenRossTweets) January 10, 2026
Warriors coach Steve Kerr was asked about the ICE shooting in Minneapolis. Here are his full comments: pic.twitter.com/L592dSPvvw
The shooting has sparked protests across the Twin Cities and intensified criticism of federal immigration enforcement tactics. Timberwolves coach Chris Finch also addressed the tragedy publicly, offering condolences to Good’s family and the wider community.
Known as one of the NBA’s most outspoken voices on social and political issues, Kerr has repeatedly used his platform to call for accountability in law enforcement, saying Friday that the killing was “devastating” for Good’s family and the city of Minneapolis.