Minnesota prosecutors get evidence on ICE killings from federal authorities
Summary
Minnesota prosecutors have received previously withheld evidence from federal authorities about the fatal shootings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti, which happened during protests against federal immigration enforcement. The new evidence includes videos, statements, and items from the crime scenes, helping local officials investigate these cases more thoroughly.Key Facts
- Renée Good, an unarmed U.S. citizen and mother, was shot and killed in her car by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on January 7.
- Alex Pretti, a nurse watching immigration officers, was fatally shot by Customs and Border Protection officials in Minneapolis on January 24.
- Evidence such as police body-camera videos, statements, and Good’s car was previously withheld by federal officials.
- Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced the receipt of the evidence and said they have begun analyzing it.
- The shootings occurred during protests against a federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
- The FBI had earlier refused to share evidence with Minnesota authorities.
- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz asked for an impartial investigation into the shootings.
- A federal officer was charged with assault and false reporting connected to the shooting of Venezuelan national Julio Sosa-Celis.
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