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Saturday’s NBA game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors was postponed following a fatal shooting involving a Border Patrol agent.
“The decision was made to prioritize the safety and security of the Minneapolis community,” the NBA said, adding that the game would instead be played on Sunday.
Earlier this month, the Timberwolves held a moment of silence before a game for Renee Good, the woman who was fatally shot by an ICE agent.
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A general view during the first quarter between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center on May 24, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Ellen Schmidt/Getty Images)
Good, 37, was killed while driving a vehicle that officers ordered her to get out of, according to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Good, according to Noem, refused and “attempted to run them over and ram them with his vehicle.”
“Our thoughts are with his family and everyone affected, and our hearts are with our community as we hope for healing and unity during this difficult time,” the arena’s public address announcer said at the time.
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr called Good’s killing “murder.”
“It’s truly shameful that in our country we can have law enforcement officers who commit murder and seem to get away with it. It’s shameful that the government can lie about what happened when there is video and witnesses who have all come out and disputed what the government is saying,” Kerr said.
“So it’s very demoralizing, devastating to lose someone’s life, especially in this way. So it’s terrible, terribly sad for her family, for her and for this city.”
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reacts to a call during the second quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. (Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images)
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The Timberwolves referenced the NBA’s statement. The Warriors did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Minneapolis officials have since identified the individual killed Saturday as a 37-year-old white man who resides in Minneapolis and is believed to be a U.S. citizen. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) told PK Press Club that the suspect was armed with a firearm and two magazines.
“Fearing for his life and that of his fellow officers, an officer fired defensive shots. On-site medics immediately rendered medical aid to the subject, but he was pronounced dead at the scene,” DHS said. “The suspect also had 2 magazines and no identification – this looks like a situation where an individual wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement.”
Federal agents fire tear gas at protesters on January 24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Earlier in the day, officers reportedly shot and killed a protester during a scuffle to arrest him. The Trump administration has sent about 3,000 federal agents to the region, with more on the way, as it works to stop undocumented immigrants in the region. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
DHS said that following the incident, approximately 200 agitators arrived on scene and began “obstructing and attacking law enforcement,” leading to the implementation of crowd control measures.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz urged the officers to leave his state after the shooting.
