US citizen shot to death in Minneapolis amidst federal immigration enforcement operation
A 37-year-old US citizen, identified as Alex Pretti, has been fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis for the second time in less than three weeks. The incident occurred on Saturday morning at West 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue.
Pretti, a registered nurse working in the intensive care unit at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was taken to the scene of his death where medical aid was administered but he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The shooting comes amid ongoing concerns over federal immigration enforcement operations in the state. According to authorities, Pretti had approached US Border Patrol officers with a 9mm semi-automatic handgun and attempted to disarm him. However, officials claim that an officer fired defensive shots, which led to Pretti's death.
A video circulating online appears to show Pretti approaching the officers before being wrestled to the ground by several law enforcement officers, who then shot him multiple times. Another video suggests that a gun was taken away from Pretti before he was shot again.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation, with local officials, lawmakers, and activists calling for an immediate investigation into the shooting and the withdrawal of federal agents from Minneapolis.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz stated that "the state must lead the investigation" and urged federal agents to refrain from obstructing law enforcement efforts. The Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus echoed these sentiments, stating that Pretti was a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry and that the shooting highlights the need for greater transparency in investigations.
The incident is another blow to President Donald Trump's immigration policies, which have been criticized by lawmakers and activists across the country. The shooting has renewed calls for federal agents to be held accountable for their actions and for lawmakers to take action to protect citizens' rights to peacefully assemble and exercise their First Amendment freedoms.
As protests continue to unfold in Minneapolis, officials are urging community members to remain peaceful and to avoid confrontations with law enforcement. However, the city's mayor has announced plans to deploy additional personnel to maintain public safety during this time.
The federal government has come under fire for its handling of immigration enforcement operations, particularly those involving federal agents. Critics argue that such tactics amount to "police militarization" and exacerbate tensions between law enforcement agencies and communities they serve.
In light of the ongoing debate over immigration policies and their impact on citizens' rights, one thing is clear: Pretti's tragic death serves as a stark reminder of the need for greater accountability and transparency in government actions.
A 37-year-old US citizen, identified as Alex Pretti, has been fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis for the second time in less than three weeks. The incident occurred on Saturday morning at West 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue.
Pretti, a registered nurse working in the intensive care unit at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was taken to the scene of his death where medical aid was administered but he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The shooting comes amid ongoing concerns over federal immigration enforcement operations in the state. According to authorities, Pretti had approached US Border Patrol officers with a 9mm semi-automatic handgun and attempted to disarm him. However, officials claim that an officer fired defensive shots, which led to Pretti's death.
A video circulating online appears to show Pretti approaching the officers before being wrestled to the ground by several law enforcement officers, who then shot him multiple times. Another video suggests that a gun was taken away from Pretti before he was shot again.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation, with local officials, lawmakers, and activists calling for an immediate investigation into the shooting and the withdrawal of federal agents from Minneapolis.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz stated that "the state must lead the investigation" and urged federal agents to refrain from obstructing law enforcement efforts. The Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus echoed these sentiments, stating that Pretti was a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry and that the shooting highlights the need for greater transparency in investigations.
The incident is another blow to President Donald Trump's immigration policies, which have been criticized by lawmakers and activists across the country. The shooting has renewed calls for federal agents to be held accountable for their actions and for lawmakers to take action to protect citizens' rights to peacefully assemble and exercise their First Amendment freedoms.
As protests continue to unfold in Minneapolis, officials are urging community members to remain peaceful and to avoid confrontations with law enforcement. However, the city's mayor has announced plans to deploy additional personnel to maintain public safety during this time.
The federal government has come under fire for its handling of immigration enforcement operations, particularly those involving federal agents. Critics argue that such tactics amount to "police militarization" and exacerbate tensions between law enforcement agencies and communities they serve.
In light of the ongoing debate over immigration policies and their impact on citizens' rights, one thing is clear: Pretti's tragic death serves as a stark reminder of the need for greater accountability and transparency in government actions.
, can't believe another innocent life lost due to federal agents' actions 
. I mean, what's going on with these immigration enforcement ops? It feels like they're more focused on intimidating people than actually helping the community 
. And now we have protests and outrage all over the place, which is good, but also super scary for everyone involved 
. We need to talk about this in a calm and rational way, not just vent our frustrations 
. Can't we find a way to address our immigration concerns without putting lives at risk? 
This is just so sad... I mean, what's going on with these federal agents? They're supposed to be keeping people safe, but they're actually putting lives at risk. It's like they think they can just do whatever they want without consequences. 
A registered nurse, for crying out loud! He was just trying to protect himself and he ends up getting shot. It's not right.
We need to make sure that these agents are held accountable for their actions and that we have some kind of oversight to prevent this from happening again.
This is why we need more transparency and accountability in government, plain and simple.
And now his family has to deal with the trauma of losing him in such a senseless way. It's heartbreaking.
Maybe we should be looking into whether federal agents have a right to shoot someone who's just trying to disarm them? 
. what even is going on here? it's like they're just looking for any excuse to use force. and now people are getting all outraged and stuff, but i feel you, minn gov and caucus... the state needs to get to the bottom of this and make sure these agents aren't just running wild 
. it's not just about immigration policies, it's about basic human rights. we need to know what happened here and who's responsible 
i'm so tired of politicians saying "it's all about national security" or "he was a threat to public safety"... what r u even talking about? 
i cant believe another innocent life was lost due to federal immigration enforcement. its like the gov is getting more aggressive with their tactics and no one seems to be holding them accountable 
anyway, the more i think about it, the more i realize that we need to take a step back and reevaluate our immigration policies 
we need 2 c some real change happen here, not just more protests & outrage. i'm all 4 immigration reform but this aint the way 2 do it, folks. 
. No respect for human life, you know? And now the state of Minnesota is trying to take over the investigation? That's just a bandaid solution, if you ask me 
. Pretti was just trying to disarm an officer and what does he get? Multiple gunshots 
. We need accountability now, not just some half-hearted investigation 
.
The government needs to really take a hard look at what happened here and make sure that their agents are held accountable for their actions. We need to be able to trust our law enforcement agencies, not fear them!