US Citizen Shot and Killed by Federal Agents in Minneapolis Amid Protests
A 37-year-old American citizen was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis, the second such killing in less than three weeks. The victim, Alex Pretti, a registered nurse working at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, had been unarmed when confronted by the law enforcement officers.
According to eyewitnesses and video footage, Pretti appeared to have come to the defense of an observer who was shoved to the ground by a federal officer. The agent then sprayed Pretti with a chemical agent before tackling him to the street along with other agents. At least one shot was fired at close range, followed by a volley of more shots.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and calls for accountability from local officials and community members. "We are heartbroken, but also very angry," said Michael and Susan Pretti, Alex's parents, in a statement. "Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact."
The Minneapolis police chief stated that Pretti lived in Minneapolis, was an American citizen, and had no prior interactions with law enforcement except for traffic tickets. He also noted that Pretti was a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry.
President Trump has reacted to the shooting by blaming local Minnesota lawmakers and accusing them of inciting insurrection with their rhetoric. This comes as seven Democratic members of the US House voted to extend funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which includes immigration and border patrol agents in Minneapolis.
The city of Minneapolis is now filing a declaration to push for an immediate ruling on a temporary restraining order. Local officials have requested national guard assistance to support their 600 police officers, while community service officers deliver food to residents afraid to leave home.
As the situation continues to unfold, protests are expected to remain peaceful but tense. Officials urge community members who wish to demonstrate to continue doing so safely and to stay away from the scene at this time.
The deadly shootings of Good and Pretti have renewed anger among Democrats over the decision to extend funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Local county commissioners have called for the removal of federal agents, while Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin has expressed frustration with the situation.
A 37-year-old American citizen was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis, the second such killing in less than three weeks. The victim, Alex Pretti, a registered nurse working at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, had been unarmed when confronted by the law enforcement officers.
According to eyewitnesses and video footage, Pretti appeared to have come to the defense of an observer who was shoved to the ground by a federal officer. The agent then sprayed Pretti with a chemical agent before tackling him to the street along with other agents. At least one shot was fired at close range, followed by a volley of more shots.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and calls for accountability from local officials and community members. "We are heartbroken, but also very angry," said Michael and Susan Pretti, Alex's parents, in a statement. "Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact."
The Minneapolis police chief stated that Pretti lived in Minneapolis, was an American citizen, and had no prior interactions with law enforcement except for traffic tickets. He also noted that Pretti was a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry.
President Trump has reacted to the shooting by blaming local Minnesota lawmakers and accusing them of inciting insurrection with their rhetoric. This comes as seven Democratic members of the US House voted to extend funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which includes immigration and border patrol agents in Minneapolis.
The city of Minneapolis is now filing a declaration to push for an immediate ruling on a temporary restraining order. Local officials have requested national guard assistance to support their 600 police officers, while community service officers deliver food to residents afraid to leave home.
As the situation continues to unfold, protests are expected to remain peaceful but tense. Officials urge community members who wish to demonstrate to continue doing so safely and to stay away from the scene at this time.
The deadly shootings of Good and Pretti have renewed anger among Democrats over the decision to extend funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Local county commissioners have called for the removal of federal agents, while Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin has expressed frustration with the situation.
This is just too much. Another innocent life lost and it's sparking so much outrage... I feel like we're never moving forward as a society. The lack of trust between law enforcement and the community is just heartbreaking 
. And to have this happen right before our eyes, in broad daylight, makes me want to scream. 
It's not even about the politics or the rhetoric, it's about human life and dignity being valued 
. What can we do as a collective to make sure something like this never happens again? Can we demand more accountability from our leaders? Should we be holding them accountable for every single interaction between police and civilians? 
federal agents shoot him dead... it's just not right. and trump blaming local lawmakers for inciting insurrection? give me a break... 
the fact that his parents are saying their son wanted to make a difference in this world makes me even more angry. 
we need to see some serious change here, like accountability for these agents and better training on how to handle situations like this without resorting to violence 
. I mean, think about it - a 37-year-old nurse gets caught in the middle of a protest and ends up getting killed by federal agents 
. Is this really what we're fighting for? The fact that our politicians can't even get their acts together to find common ground is just devastating 
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. Meanwhile, he's the one who's fueling the fire with his divisive rhetoric 
- are they really trying to help or are they just perpetuating the problem? 
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if you wanna make a difference then get involved peacefully... but no need to throw lives in the crossfire 
alex pretti was just trying to help out and what did he get? 
now his parents are left to pick up the pieces & we're all just sitting here wondering if it's all worth it 
It's like, what even is that?! The fact that his parents are saying he wanted to make a difference in this world makes me wanna cry. 
And now we're seeing all these protests and tensions... it just feels like things can't get any more messed up. 
, i mean cant they just chill and dont make it so tense? 
And now his parents are left to deal with their grief and anger, and everyone's just expecting them to just move on from it? 
And can we talk about how ridiculous it is that they're pushing for a temporary restraining order now? Like, what were they doing all those months when these protests were happening?! 
. The fact that Trump is blaming lawmakers for inciting insurrection just makes things worse 
I hope the investigation gets to the bottom of it and justice is served 
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... and now the President is tryin to deflect blame onto some MN lawmakers? really? that's just lazy 
? These federal agents should be held accountable 
with chemicals and guns 
. The fact that Alex was a registered nurse 
trying to help someone who was shoved is just heartbreaking 
. We need more love and less hate 
in our communities 
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. Can you believe what happened to Alex Pretti? I mean, he was just trying to help someone who got shoved by a federal officer and look what happens next 
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. Can't we find some way to bring people together instead of driving them apart?