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Families Seek Justice After Fatal Shootings by Law Enforcement

1/29/2026

Summary

Story summary

Following Alex Pretti's death, his family hired attorneys linked to the Derek Chauvin case and retained Steve Schleicher pro bono.
Pretti was shot by Border Patrol agents during a targeted operation in Minneapolis.
U.S. President Donald Trump said the incident was unfortunate, but Pretti should not have carried a gun.
The family of Renee Nicole Good, shot by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, sought legal representation to investigate her death.

History

Historical Context

The 2015 shooting of Jamar Clark by Minneapolis police officers Mark Ringgenberg and Dustin Schwarze ignited protests led by Black Lives Matter, highlighting systemic issues in law enforcement. Following Clark's death, which resulted from a controversial police encounter, the ACLU reported that Black individuals are 3.5 times more likely to be killed by police than white individuals, underscoring ongoing demands for justice and reform.

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Story summary

Following Alex Pretti's death, his family hired attorneys linked to the Derek Chauvin case and retained Steve Schleicher pro bono.
Pretti was shot by Border Patrol agents during a targeted operation in Minneapolis.
U.S. President Donald Trump said the incident was unfortunate, but Pretti should not have carried a gun.
The family of Renee Nicole Good, shot by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, sought legal representation to investigate her death.

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