Summary
Tech leaders and employees criticized the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after the shooting of a nurse in Minneapolis. The incident happened as some tech CEOs attended an event at the White House featuring a screening of a documentary about Melania Trump.
Key Facts
- Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, was shot and killed in Minneapolis. ICE agents were involved in the incident.
- Tech companies like Google and OpenAI publicly denounced ICE actions following the shooting.
- President Trump stated that the administration is looking into the details of Pretti's death.
- A video shows Pretti with a phone in one hand and raising his empty other hand before ICE agents approached.
- The shooting occurred on the same day as a White House event with technology and celebrity figures, including Apple CEO Tim Cook.
- The Department of Homeland Security claims Pretti confronted officers with a weapon, a claim disputed by state officials.
- Online, the shooting has been labeled as "absolutely shameful" by some tech leaders.
- The event at the White House showcased a documentary about First Lady Melania Trump and included many notable attendees.
