Summary
A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $160,000 in response to the fatal shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis. The fundraiser supports Pretti's family and raises questions as federal authorities say he resisted violently, while video footage shows many officers around him. The incident has led to calls for a state-led investigation into his death.
Key Facts
- A GoFundMe campaign for Alex Pretti has surpassed $160,000, exceeding its $20,000 goal.
- Pretti was shot by Border Patrol agents during a federal immigration operation in Minneapolis.
- Authorities claim Pretti approached officers with a handgun and resisted violently.
- Pretti was an American citizen with no significant criminal history and legally owned a firearm.
- Minneapolis Police confirmed he had a valid nursing license and previously worked at the University of Minnesota.
- The funds from the GoFundMe will go to Pretti’s family once verified, or to a nonprofit if transfer is not possible.
- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called for a state-led investigation into the shooting.
