Summary
A GoFundMe campaign for Alex Jeffrey Pretti, who was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis, has raised over $1,000,000. The incident has sparked protests and scrutiny regarding the conduct of federal agents, and there are differing accounts of the events leading to Pretti's death.
Key Facts
- Alex Jeffrey Pretti was a U.S. citizen and ICU nurse.
- He was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis on January 24.
- A GoFundMe campaign has raised $1,068,305 to support his family.
- The campaign has over 27,000 contributions.
- Pretti's death has led to protests and increased scrutiny of federal agents' actions.
- Witness video shows Pretti directing traffic and not engaging with agents until an altercation occurred.
- Federal authorities claimed Pretti had a gun, but video shows him holding a cellphone.
- Minneapolis Police stated Pretti was a lawful gun owner.
