People mourn at a makeshift memorial in the area where 37-year-old Alex Pretti was shot dead by federal immigration agents earlier in the day in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 24, 2026.- AFP
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Firstpost25-01-2026, 22:47

Pressure Mounts on Trump Admin for Probe into Alex Pretti's Killing in Minneapolis

  • Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was fatally shot by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, sparking widespread calls for an investigation.
  • Bystander videos and conflicting accounts of the incident have fueled demands for accountability, with questions raised about the federal agents' conduct.
  • A federal judge barred the Trump administration from destroying evidence, following a lawsuit by state authorities seeking access to investigation materials.
  • Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison emphasized the non-negotiable need for a full, impartial, and transparent investigation into Pretti's death.
  • The shooting has intensified tensions over immigration enforcement, leading to protests and political reactions, including calls to defund ICE.

Why It Matters: The killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis has ignited calls for a full, transparent investigation.

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