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ICU Nurse Shot by Federal Agents Sparks Outrage

1/27/2026

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Nurse Fatally Shot

Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was fatally shot by federal agents during an immigration enforcement operation, triggering protests in Minneapolis.
Video evidence contradicts the Trump administration’s claim that Pretti approached officers with a gun, showing he was holding a phone and trying to help others.
The incident, the second fatal shooting by federal agents in weeks, drew condemnation from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and sparked calls for accountability.

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Trump Considers Withdrawal

U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to consider withdrawing some federal immigration officers from Minnesota after a phone call with Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.
The move follows rising tensions after the fatal shooting of protester Alex Pretti by federal agents.
Over 60 Minnesota businesses have urged de-escalation of federal enforcement.
Ongoing protests continue while calls for independent investigations into the shootings persist.

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Nurse Fatally Shot

Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was fatally shot by federal agents during an immigration enforcement operation, triggering protests in Minneapolis.
Video evidence contradicts the Trump administration’s claim that Pretti approached officers with a gun, showing he was holding a phone and trying to help others.
The incident, the second fatal shooting by federal agents in weeks, drew condemnation from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and sparked calls for accountability.

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