Summary
Jamie Lee Curtis shared a strong message on Instagram after protests began in Minnesota following the fatal shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti by ICE agents. Officials claimed Pretti was armed, but video footage and his family's statements contest this, asserting he was holding a phone, not a weapon. This incident follows another controversial ICE-related shooting in Minnesota, prompting widespread protests and public backlash.
Key Facts
- Alex Jeffrey Pretti, 37, was shot by ICE agents on January 24 in Minnesota.
- ICE claimed Pretti was armed with a handgun during the encounter.
- Video footage and Pretti's family argue he was holding a phone, not a gun.
- Jamie Lee Curtis posted about the protest on Instagram with the caption "THIS IS AMERICA!"
- A GoFundMe for Pretti's family quickly surpassed $1 million for funeral and legal costs.
- This shooting happened after another ICE-involved fatality in Minnesota, leading to protests.
- Renee Nicole Good, another victim, was shot by ICE on January 7 while in her car.
- Both shootings have been criticized by state officials and have fueled public anger and protests.
