MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A 37-year-old Minneapolis man was shot and killed by federal law enforcement officers Saturday morning during an immigration enforcement operation, authorities and family members said, in an incident that has intensified public outcry and protests in the city.
The man has been identified as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a resident of south Minneapolis and an intensive care nurse, according to his parents and law enforcement officials. Pretti, who was believed to be a U.S. citizen and a lawful gun owner with a valid carry permit, was fatally shot after a confrontation with federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security. (AP News)
Homeland Security officials said agents were conducting a targeted operation when Pretti approached them while armed and resisted attempts to disarm him, prompting officers to fire what they described as “defensive shots.” Pretti was pronounced dead at the scene after medical aid was provided. (AP News)
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara confirmed that Pretti had no significant criminal record beyond minor traffic violations and noted preliminary evidence showed multiple officers were involved in discharging their weapons. Video footage circulating online appears to show a physical struggle between Pretti and several masked agents before shots were fired. (AP News)
The shooting occurred at the intersection of 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue in the Whittier neighborhood, drawing dozens of protesters and sparking confrontations with law enforcement amid ongoing demonstrations against federal immigration enforcement in the Twin Cities. (AP News)
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz condemned the incident as “sickening” and renewed calls for the withdrawal of federal immigration officers from the state, arguing that local authorities should lead the investigation and response. Local leaders have urged calm as the community reels from another fatal encounter involving federal agents. (The Guardian)
Pretti’s death marks the latest in a series of fatal incidents involving federal immigration officers in Minneapolis in recent weeks, raising broader concerns about the conduct of enforcement operations and fueling a heated debate over the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the city. (en.wikipedia.org)
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