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Protests erupt nationwide after the fatal shooting of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents; demonstrators in New York, Washington, San Francisco, Providence, Boston and others condemn ICE, demand accountability, and honor Pretti and other victims amid mounting opposition to immigration enforcement.
A 37-year-old Minneapolis ICU nurse, Alex Pretti, was fatally shot by federal immigration agents during an enforcement operation, prompting Governor Tim Walz to call the action a 'federal occupation' and urging calm while DHS and local officials debate details. The incident comes amid a broader ICE crackdown, protests in the city, and partisan backlash, with lawmakers pushing back on DHS funding and questions about whether Pretti brandished a weapon. National Guard was staged and the situation remained fluid with ongoing investigations and clarifications from federal authorities.
A 37-year-old nurse at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Alex Pretti, was fatally shot by federal agents amid a crackdown in Minneapolis. Videos show him directing and filming as events unfold; colleagues describe him as compassionate and dedicated to helping others, and his family notes he had participated in protests.