Summary
An incident in Minneapolis where immigration agents shot and killed a man named Alex Pretti has led to protests and anger. Federal agents and the Trump administration claim Pretti was armed and posed a threat, while videos and other reports do not show evidence of him using a weapon. Pretti's family and Minnesota's governor dispute the federal account, calling for an accurate portrayal of events.
Key Facts
- Federal immigration agents shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
- Pretti was a 37-year-old intensive care nurse.
- Videos show Pretti was not using a weapon when agents approached him.
- The Trump administration labeled Pretti as a "domestic terrorist."
- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz disagrees with the federal account, calling it "nonsense and lies."
- Protests in Minneapolis involved hundreds of people and saw authorities using tear gas and flashbangs.
- Pretti's family described him as a kind person and expressed anger over the incident.
- Federal and state authorities provide conflicting accounts of what occurred before the shooting.
