Comedian John Mulaney announced Wednesday he is postponing his Minneapolis shows scheduled for this weekend after Wednesday’s ICE shooting in the city.
Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by ICE officers, sparking protests and debates around the country.
“What’s happening in your city is heartbreaking,” Mulaney posted on social media. “I hate to postpone shows in a town going through such awful challenges and such grief, because it feels unfair to the audience.”
Mulaney, who is currently touring his “Mr. Whatever” show, cited safety as the reason for the decision.
“Still, I don’t feel comfortable asking thousands of people each night to leave their homes, gather at the venue, and then make their way home when the situation is so unsafe,” the statement read.
“Tickets for this weekend will be honored for their respective days of Friday through Sunday, April 10th, 11th and 12th. For any questions or refunds, please contact your point of purchase or Ticketmaster.
“I am sorry to anyone who is disappointed. I know a fun stand-up show could be a nice distraction, but it doesn’t sit right with me to put anyone at risk.”
Earlier this week, Good was shot in her SUV in a residential neighborhood south of Minneapolis. Videos taken by bystanders and posted online show an officer approaching a vehicle stopped in the middle of the road, demanding the driver open the door and grabbing the handle.
The Honda Pilot begins to pull forward and a different ICE officer, identified as Jonathan Ross, standing in front of the vehicle draws his gun and immediately fires at least two shots at close range, jumping back as the vehicle moves toward him.