Summary
Protests occurred in several U.S. cities after a U.S. Border Patrol agent shot Alex Pretti, a nurse, during an immigration operation in Minneapolis. The incident increased criticism of President Trump's immigration policies and led to calls from Democratic lawmakers for federal officers to leave Minnesota.
Key Facts
- Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, was shot and killed by a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis.
- The shooting happened during a federal immigration operation.
- Demonstrations took place in Minneapolis, New York, Washington, and Los Angeles.
- A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson said officers acted defensively after Pretti approached with a gun.
- Videos from bystanders show Pretti holding a phone, not clearly a weapon.
- Governor Tim Walz deployed the Minnesota National Guard to deal with ongoing protests.
- Federal officers reportedly blocked state investigators from accessing the shooting scene.
- Democrat leaders threatened to block funding for the Department of Homeland Security in response to the incident.
