Summary
Senator Bill Cassidy called for a full investigation after a U.S. Border Patrol agent shot and killed Alex Jeffrey Pretti in Minneapolis during a federal immigration operation. The incident has led to increased tension between state and federal authorities and prompted protests and political responses. The Minnesota government plans to lead the investigation, although federal involvement complicates jurisdiction.
Key Facts
- Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was shot by a Border Patrol agent during an immigration operation in Minneapolis.
- Senator Bill Cassidy has called for a full investigation into the shooting.
- Pretti was legally allowed to carry a gun, and he had no serious criminal history.
- Federal officers claimed Pretti had a 9 mm handgun and resisted disarmament.
- The same month, another person, Renee Nicole Good, was shot by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz deployed the National Guard due to ongoing protests.
- The state wants to lead the investigation, but federal officials have resisted state involvement.
- President Donald Trump and other political figures have commented on the situation, showing various perspectives.
