Nurse Alex Pretti killed by federal agents in Minneapolis shooting incident

Minneapolis Man Identified as Victim of Federal Raid Shooting

A 37-year-old US citizen, Alex Jeffrey Pretti, has been identified as the person shot and killed by federal agents during an immigration raid in Minneapolis. The incident occurred on [date] and has sparked controversy over the circumstances surrounding Pretti’s death.

According to court filings, two witnesses have come forward to dispute claims made by the Trump administration that Pretti brandished a gun during the incident. The witnesses, who have filed sworn statements with the US District Court of Minnesota, claim that Pretti did not carry a firearm at the time of his death.

Pretti was shot and killed after a Border Patrol agent fired in self-defense, according to the Department of Homeland Security. However, bystander videos verified by Reuters news agency appear to contradict this account. The videos show Pretti holding a mobile phone in his hand as he tries to help other protesters who have been pushed to the ground by agents.

The incident has sparked outrage among local leaders, with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz condemning Pretti’s killing as part of a “campaign of organised brutality”. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has also urged the Trump administration to end its immigration crackdown in the city.

Pretti was working as an intensive care nurse at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Minneapolis at the time of his death. His family has described him as a compassionate and dedicated healthcare worker who had been angered by the Trump administration’s immigration policies.

The incident is under investigation, with federal officials claiming that Pretti attacked agents during the shooting. However, the exact circumstances surrounding Pretti’s death remain unclear.

Source: Al Jazeera