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Border Patrol Shooting Sparks Outrage, NBA Postpones Game

1/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

A second fatal shooting involving Border Patrol agents occurred in Minneapolis on January 24, 2025.
The person shot was 37-year-old Alex Pretti.
Eyewitness accounts and video footage show Pretti was holding a phone, not armed.
Charles Barkley criticized the violence and urged responsible leadership.
The NBA postponed the Timberwolves–Warriors game to prioritize community safety.

History

Historical Context

The Black Lives Matter movement intensified in 2015 after the police shooting of Jamar Clark in Minneapolis, leading to 18 days of protests demanding accountability. This incident reflects ongoing tensions between law enforcement and communities of color, echoing the recent shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents. The NBA's postponement of the Timberwolves–Warriors game underscores the urgent need for responsible leadership in addressing these issues.

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Story summary

A second fatal shooting involving Border Patrol agents occurred in Minneapolis on January 24, 2025.
The person shot was 37-year-old Alex Pretti.
Eyewitness accounts and video footage show Pretti was holding a phone, not armed.
Charles Barkley criticized the violence and urged responsible leadership.
The NBA postponed the Timberwolves–Warriors game to prioritize community safety.

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