Summary
Alex Pretti, a nurse, was shot by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis during an enforcement operation. Officers claimed he was armed and resisted disarmament, but witnesses and video footage suggest he was unarmed and trying to help others. His death has led to protests and calls for investigation into federal enforcement tactics.
Key Facts
- Alex Pretti was a 37-year-old ICU nurse in Minneapolis.
- He was shot by a U.S. Border Patrol agent on January 24.
- Officials stated Pretti was armed and resisted, leading to the shooting.
- Witnesses and video footage suggest Pretti was unarmed and trying to help someone.
- Pretti was pronounced dead at the scene.
- His death has led to protests and criticism of federal immigration enforcement.
- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has called for an independent investigation.
- Another fatal shooting by federal officers occurred in Minneapolis earlier in January.
