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Renee was first and foremost a devoted parent. A mother of three, she had chosen to prioritize her family, shaping her days around school schedules, home life, and the quiet responsibilities that rarely draw attention but define a household. Friends describe her as patient, gentle, and deeply present with her children. Beyond family life, Renee was creative at heart. She studied creative writing at Old Dominion University, earned recognition for her poetry, and maintained a lifelong connection to writing and music. Creativity, those close to her say, was how she processed the world and expressed care for others.
The incident itself occurred as federal officers with Immigration and Customs Enforcement were conducting operations in her neighborhood.
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