Minneapolis Man Killed by Border Patrol Agent in Shooting That Sparks Outrage and Calls for Investigation
A 37-year-old intensive care nurse was shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis on Saturday morning, sparking widespread outrage and calls for an investigation into the incident. The shooting has brought back painful memories of a similar killing that occurred just over two weeks ago, when Renee Good, another innocent bystander, was fatally shot by an ICE agent.
According to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Alex Jeffrey Pretti approached U.S. Border Patrol officers with a 9mm semiautomatic handgun while they were conducting targeted immigration enforcement operations. However, multiple videos reviewed and verified by CBS News show that Pretti was holding a phone in his right hand and nothing in his left before the shooting.
Witnesses who were at the scene of the shooting have contradicted Noem's account, saying that Pretti was directing traffic before the altercation with agents began. One witness described him as "a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends" and added that he did not touch any of the agents.
Local leaders are reacting with anger and frustration to the incident, with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey calling for an end to the federal operation in Minnesota. Governor Tim Walz has also condemned the Trump administration's account of events, saying that it is "nonsense" and "lies."
A group of protesters descended on the scene following the shooting, leading to a standoff between protesters and federal officers. Despite earlier chaos, the demonstrations are currently peaceful.
The Department of Homeland Security has stated that a federal investigation is ongoing, but local leaders want state agencies to take the lead in securing justice. The Justice Department has also defended the actions of its agents, saying that they will continue to hold those breaking federal law accountable.
As the community reels from this tragic event, many are calling for greater transparency and accountability from our elected officials. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for calm and respectful dialogue in our public discourse.
The investigation into Alex Pretti's death is ongoing, but one thing is clear: his life was cut short by an agent who claimed to be acting in self-defense. We owe it to ourselves and to those like Alex to demand answers about what happened that day and to work towards creating a more just and equitable society for all.
A 37-year-old intensive care nurse was shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis on Saturday morning, sparking widespread outrage and calls for an investigation into the incident. The shooting has brought back painful memories of a similar killing that occurred just over two weeks ago, when Renee Good, another innocent bystander, was fatally shot by an ICE agent.
According to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Alex Jeffrey Pretti approached U.S. Border Patrol officers with a 9mm semiautomatic handgun while they were conducting targeted immigration enforcement operations. However, multiple videos reviewed and verified by CBS News show that Pretti was holding a phone in his right hand and nothing in his left before the shooting.
Witnesses who were at the scene of the shooting have contradicted Noem's account, saying that Pretti was directing traffic before the altercation with agents began. One witness described him as "a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends" and added that he did not touch any of the agents.
Local leaders are reacting with anger and frustration to the incident, with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey calling for an end to the federal operation in Minnesota. Governor Tim Walz has also condemned the Trump administration's account of events, saying that it is "nonsense" and "lies."
A group of protesters descended on the scene following the shooting, leading to a standoff between protesters and federal officers. Despite earlier chaos, the demonstrations are currently peaceful.
The Department of Homeland Security has stated that a federal investigation is ongoing, but local leaders want state agencies to take the lead in securing justice. The Justice Department has also defended the actions of its agents, saying that they will continue to hold those breaking federal law accountable.
As the community reels from this tragic event, many are calling for greater transparency and accountability from our elected officials. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for calm and respectful dialogue in our public discourse.
The investigation into Alex Pretti's death is ongoing, but one thing is clear: his life was cut short by an agent who claimed to be acting in self-defense. We owe it to ourselves and to those like Alex to demand answers about what happened that day and to work towards creating a more just and equitable society for all.
I'm still trying to process how this can happen on our soil, you know? As someone who's been through the struggle of standardized tests and homework overload (ugh, remember those math problems?!), I thought we were supposed to be a country where everyone is treated with dignity and respect... but it looks like there's still so much work to be done 
. Can't believe our own law enforcement can turn on someone just because they're not a citizen 
. We need to have real conversations about how we handle immigration, and making sure that everyone is held accountable for their actions, regardless of their status 
. I'm all for transparency and justice, you feel?
. I mean, what even is that? The fact that they were doing "targeted immigration enforcement operations" just sounds like a fancy way of saying they were harassing people in the wrong place at the wrong time. 
And the witness accounts are clear - this guy wasn't doing anything wrong until he was confronted by agents who started asking for trouble.
. I'm all for keeping our borders safe, but not at the cost of human life. We need answers and we need them now.
. I'm calling for calm and respectful dialogue, but also for real change. We can't keep expecting our law enforcement to be infallible when they're clearly making mistakes left and right.
my heart goes out to the family of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, this is such a senseless tragedy 
how many times do we have to hear about innocent people losing their lives due to someone else's actions? 
all we can do is hope for a swift investigation and justice to be served 
️ my thoughts are with you, Alex's loved ones 
. can't we just have a calm conversation without resorting to violence or cover-ups? 
. governor walz should lead the investigation instead of letting federal agencies sweep it under the rug 
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alex pretti seemed like such an amazing guy, loved by his community and family 
and now we're left wondering what really happened that day 
it's not just about the government's account of events, it's about the people who were there, their accounts matter too 
we need to listen to them and let justice be served in a way that feels fair to everyone 
. And can we please talk about how messed up it is that this incident brings back memories of another innocent bystander getting killed by an ICE agent just a few weeks ago? It's like we're stuck in some kind of never-ending nightmare 
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. This is what I'm talking about when it comes to layout and structure - let's take the time to really think this through and figure out how we can move forward in a way that's fair and just for everyone 
meanwhile witnesses are saying the dude was directing traffic and was like no way man calm down... it's all just so suspicious. we need more transparency here, like what exactly were these agents doing out there targeting people willy nilly? 
the fact that governor walz is calling for an end to the federal op in minnesota is about time, someone needs to hold those in power accountable 
. and can't the government just be honest about what's going on for once? it's not too much to ask for transparency and accountability 
. we deserve better than this 
. and what's up with the fact that there are already calls for a state agency to take over the investigation? shouldn't we be getting answers from the people in charge of keeping us safe? 
I'm kinda confused. First, I thought the guy was totally innocent and shouldn't have been shot by the agent, but then again, like, who pulls out a gun in the middle of a traffic direction thingy? 
, but maybe we should also try to get some facts straight before jumping to conclusions? 
I'm literally still shaking thinking about this 
And can we talk about how ridiculous it is for the Justice Department to defend these agents like they're above the law? Like, come on, accountability, anyone?