Deadly Confrontation Between Protesters and Federal Agents in Minneapolis Sparks Outrage and Calls for Trump's Removal
A 37-year-old US citizen, identified as Alex Pretti, has been shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis amid a weeks-long deployment of immigration enforcement officers to the city. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and protests, with many calling for President Donald Trump's immediate removal from office.
Pretti, an ICU nurse, was shot multiple times during a confrontation with federal agents who were enforcing Trump's anti-immigration policies. His family described him as a kind-hearted soul who wanted to make a difference in the world through his work as a nurse. The family's statement also criticized the administration's portrayal of Pretti, saying that he had his phone in his hand when he was shot and not holding a gun.
The incident is the latest in a series of deadly confrontations between federal agents and protesters in Minneapolis. Last month, 37-year-old Renee Good was killed when an ICE officer fired into her vehicle. The shooting has sparked daily protests in the city, with many calling for Trump's removal from office.
Trump weighed in on social media, lashing out at Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who have condemned the administration's anti-immigration policies. He shared images of the gun that was recovered during the incident and accused Walz and Frey of "inciting insurrection" with their rhetoric.
The Republican president has justified the deployment of ICE officers to Minneapolis as part of his pledge to carry out the largest deportation operation in the country's history. However, residents and elected officials have condemned the policies, saying they are not making people safer.
Speaking at a news conference alongside police Chief Brian O'Hara, Mayor Frey denounced the Trump administration's continued crackdown, calling it "a campaign of organised brutality against the people of our state." He also accused Trump of transforming Minneapolis into a "war zone."
Several local and state leaders have called on Trump to end the federal deployment after Saturday's killing. US Senator Amy Klobuchar wrote on X that she would do everything in her power to ensure that ICE officers are removed from Minnesota, while Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar described the shooting as an "execution."
The situation calmed after federal agents left the area, but protesters remained on the streets for hours afterward. Governor Walz urged residents to remain calm and avoid the immediate area of the incident.
As tensions in Minneapolis continue to escalate, many are calling for a clear investigation into the killing and for Trump to remove his agents from the city immediately.
A 37-year-old US citizen, identified as Alex Pretti, has been shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis amid a weeks-long deployment of immigration enforcement officers to the city. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and protests, with many calling for President Donald Trump's immediate removal from office.
Pretti, an ICU nurse, was shot multiple times during a confrontation with federal agents who were enforcing Trump's anti-immigration policies. His family described him as a kind-hearted soul who wanted to make a difference in the world through his work as a nurse. The family's statement also criticized the administration's portrayal of Pretti, saying that he had his phone in his hand when he was shot and not holding a gun.
The incident is the latest in a series of deadly confrontations between federal agents and protesters in Minneapolis. Last month, 37-year-old Renee Good was killed when an ICE officer fired into her vehicle. The shooting has sparked daily protests in the city, with many calling for Trump's removal from office.
Trump weighed in on social media, lashing out at Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who have condemned the administration's anti-immigration policies. He shared images of the gun that was recovered during the incident and accused Walz and Frey of "inciting insurrection" with their rhetoric.
The Republican president has justified the deployment of ICE officers to Minneapolis as part of his pledge to carry out the largest deportation operation in the country's history. However, residents and elected officials have condemned the policies, saying they are not making people safer.
Speaking at a news conference alongside police Chief Brian O'Hara, Mayor Frey denounced the Trump administration's continued crackdown, calling it "a campaign of organised brutality against the people of our state." He also accused Trump of transforming Minneapolis into a "war zone."
Several local and state leaders have called on Trump to end the federal deployment after Saturday's killing. US Senator Amy Klobuchar wrote on X that she would do everything in her power to ensure that ICE officers are removed from Minnesota, while Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar described the shooting as an "execution."
The situation calmed after federal agents left the area, but protesters remained on the streets for hours afterward. Governor Walz urged residents to remain calm and avoid the immediate area of the incident.
As tensions in Minneapolis continue to escalate, many are calling for a clear investigation into the killing and for Trump to remove his agents from the city immediately.
. Innocent people getting killed or hurt by federal agents over nothing but politics. Pretti was just doing his job as an ICU nurse, and he got caught up in a senseless confrontation that ended with his life 
. It's not about immigration policies; it's about basic human rights and safety. Minneapolis is being turned into a war zone because of Trump's reckless decisions 
. We need to see real action from the politicians, like Klobuchar calling for ICE officers to be removed, instead of just words 
. The administration needs to take responsibility for this tragedy and hold themselves accountable for the harm they've caused 
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This is getting out of hand fam 
. Like, we're literally talking about a human life lost over some immigration policies. Can't we just have a respectful conversation about this stuff? 
The fact that Trump is trying to spin this and make it all about the governors and mayors is just ridiculous. They're just trying to protect their constituents' lives, and he's over here trying to turn them into enemies 
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pretti was a nurse and all but still got caught in middle of federal agents shootin people who protest against trump's policies 
my friend's cousin wife actually knew pretti from work and she say he was a super nice guy 
the media blowin this outta proportion, it like they tryna paint trump as bad guy without showin other side 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole thing. Like, what's going on with Trump and these immigration policies? It seems like he's just making things worse. 
The fact that Alex Pretti was just a nurse trying to help people and get shot by the cops is just...wow. And now there's all this outrage and protests, and I'm just worried about what could happen next. The image of Trump sharing that gun on social media? It's just gross. 
Like, dude, can't you just focus on being president instead of trying to stir up trouble? 
#JusticeForAlex
, but it's like, let's focus on getting some answers instead of throwing shade at Trump 
. This Alex Pretti guy was just trying to do his job as a nurse and ended up getting caught in the crossfire 
. It's like, what even is going on with these immigration policies? Can't we just find a way to help people without turning them into human shields? 
. This latest shooting is just devastating. I mean, can't we just get along? The fact that Alex Pretti was killed because of his phone being in his hand is just crazy 
. It's like, he wasn't even holding a gun! And now everyone's calling for Trump to be removed from office 
. We should all try to understand each other's perspectives and find common ground 
. It's heartbreaking that Mayor Frey is even calling it a "campaign of organised brutality" 
and what about the pics trump shared of the gun like what does that have to do with anything 
federal agents just shoot a dude who was unarmed and trying to help people with his phone in his hand... like what even is that? 
he was just tryin to help people as a nurse & now he's gone 
i dont no about trump or his policies but this is just too much 
. The admin is trying to spin this as a "confrontation" but it's clear the agents were out of control 
. The Mayor of Minneapolis is right to call it a "campaign of organised brutality" - it's time for these policies to end!