Federal Agents Open Fire on Minneapolis Nurse in Shocking Incident
A 37-year-old registered nurse named Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Saturday. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with protesters taking to the streets in outrage.
Details of the Shooting Remain Sketchy
According to video footage circulating online, a man was seen being wrestled to the ground by law enforcement officers before being shot multiple times. One video shows Pretti coming to the defense of an observer who had been shoved to the ground by a federal officer and then being sprayed with a chemical agent before being tackled.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said in a press conference that Pretti's previous interactions with law enforcement were limited to traffic tickets, and he was "a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry." However, details about what led up to the shooting are still unclear.
The Department of Homeland Security described the agent who fired the fatal shots as having eight years of experience, but did not release their name. They characterized protesters as "rioters" and claimed that there were approximately 200 people on the scene attempting to obstruct law enforcement.
Protesters have taken to calling for ICE to leave Minneapolis and have expressed outrage over Pretti's shooting. Mayor Jacob Frey has called on President Donald Trump to end the operation of federal immigration enforcement agents in the city, while Governor Tim Walz has deployed national guard troops to maintain order.
The incident marks the second fatal shooting this month in Minneapolis, and comes as part of a major crackdown by federal agents. While officials have urged calm, tensions remain high in the community, with many accusing federal agents of instilling fear and behaving violently.
President Trump has responded to the controversy by accusing Governor Walz and Mayor Frey of "inciting insurrection," sparking further outrage among protesters. As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the shooting of Alex Pretti has left a deep scar on Minneapolis, and its impact will be felt for days to come.
A 37-year-old registered nurse named Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Saturday. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with protesters taking to the streets in outrage.
Details of the Shooting Remain Sketchy
According to video footage circulating online, a man was seen being wrestled to the ground by law enforcement officers before being shot multiple times. One video shows Pretti coming to the defense of an observer who had been shoved to the ground by a federal officer and then being sprayed with a chemical agent before being tackled.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said in a press conference that Pretti's previous interactions with law enforcement were limited to traffic tickets, and he was "a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry." However, details about what led up to the shooting are still unclear.
The Department of Homeland Security described the agent who fired the fatal shots as having eight years of experience, but did not release their name. They characterized protesters as "rioters" and claimed that there were approximately 200 people on the scene attempting to obstruct law enforcement.
Protesters have taken to calling for ICE to leave Minneapolis and have expressed outrage over Pretti's shooting. Mayor Jacob Frey has called on President Donald Trump to end the operation of federal immigration enforcement agents in the city, while Governor Tim Walz has deployed national guard troops to maintain order.
The incident marks the second fatal shooting this month in Minneapolis, and comes as part of a major crackdown by federal agents. While officials have urged calm, tensions remain high in the community, with many accusing federal agents of instilling fear and behaving violently.
President Trump has responded to the controversy by accusing Governor Walz and Mayor Frey of "inciting insurrection," sparking further outrage among protesters. As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the shooting of Alex Pretti has left a deep scar on Minneapolis, and its impact will be felt for days to come.
It's like, what were we expecting? The agents were supposed to be there to enforce the law and keep us safe, not start mowing down anyone who gets in their way. And now they've got the whole community all riled up, with protests and riots... it just seems like a recipe for disaster. 
I mean, I get that Alex Pretti was doing something questionable, but was he really worth getting shot over? That's just crazy talk! 
so sad what happened to alex pretti she was just trying to help 
that's not right 
ICE should leave Minneapolis 
and the police chief needs to do some learning on how to handle protests 
instead of shooting people down 
it's all about de-escalation 
let's talk peace, not guns 
this is getting outta hand, federal agents are supposed to serve & protect not shoot first 
and why did they need to open fire in the first place? 
They're supposed to serve & protect, not instill fear in the community 
. This nurse just wanted to help someone in need and gets shot 
. When did we stop valuing human life over politics? 
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. The fact that President Trump is accusing the mayor and governor of inciting insurrection is just ridiculous 
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newsflash: peaceful protests are still protected by the 1st amendment...even if some folks might get a little crazy 
Can you believe this? Like, I'm trying to get my morning coffee and find out that there's some nurse dude just chillin' in Minneapolis who gets shot by federal agents 
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. Priorities, people! 
how can president trump say governor walz & mayor frey are inciting insurrection when he's the one who started this whole thing? 
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. This incident is a stark reminder that we need to be more empathetic and understanding towards each other, especially when it comes to law enforcement interactions 
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. My thoughts are with Alex's loved ones and everyone affected by this tragedy 