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Minneapolis Protests Erupt After ICE Shooting of Nurse

1/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Steve Kerr described the atmosphere after nurse Alex Pretti was fatally shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis as bizarre.
The game was postponed due to protests and featured a moment of silence for Pretti with fans chanting against ICE.
The incident was the second fatal shooting by federal agents in the area within weeks, prompting protests and calls for peace from Minnesota’s sports teams.

History

Historical Context

Protests ignited in Minneapolis on May 26, 2020, following George Floyd's murder by police officer Derek Chauvin, leading to widespread civil unrest and over 1,000 arrests. This unrest, part of the larger Black Lives Matter movement, highlighted systemic racism and police brutality, prompting calls for reform. The recent shooting of nurse Alex Pretti by ICE agents underscores ongoing tensions surrounding law enforcement practices.

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Story summary

Steve Kerr described the atmosphere after nurse Alex Pretti was fatally shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis as bizarre.
The game was postponed due to protests and featured a moment of silence for Pretti with fans chanting against ICE.
The incident was the second fatal shooting by federal agents in the area within weeks, prompting protests and calls for peace from Minnesota’s sports teams.

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