Federal Agents Involved in Fatal Shooting in Minneapolis
Minneapolis is grappling with the aftermath of a fatal shooting involving federal agents on January 24, according to Time. The incident, which resulted in the death of Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, has sparked outrage and grief in the community. The shooting occurred on Nicollet Avenue, marking the second instance in three weeks of an American citizen being killed by federal agents in the city, according to Time.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was notified of the shooting by police chief Brian OHara while at his daughter's ballet class, according to Time. Frey rushed to the scene, highlighting the urgency and severity of the situation. "I didn’t say goodbye, which I felt really badly about," he said in an interview from his city hall office, according to Time.
A memorial for Pretti has grown on Nicollet Avenue, becoming "a mountain of carnations, prayer candles, poems, and notes," according to Time. One message at the memorial pleaded, "America, do not let their deaths be in vain - We the People," according to Time. Alex Hand, a caregiver who placed flowers at the site, said, "Alex Pretti stood up for what is right. He stood for all of us," according to Time.
The incident occurred amidst a period of heightened tensions related to immigration enforcement, according to NPR. Tom Homan, a U.S. border official, announced a partial drawdown of 700 federal agents in Minnesota, according to NPR. It is unclear if the agents involved in the shooting were part of this drawdown.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. The FBI has not yet released details.
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