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Nationwide Protests Erupt After Federal Agents Kill Unarmed Citizens

2/3/2026

Summary

Story summary

In Minneapolis, federal agents killed U.S. citizens Alex Pretti, a registered nurse, and Renee Good.
Videos showed Alex Pretti was unarmed and attempting to assist others.
Renee Good was killed in her car.
The U.S. President Donald Trump labeled both victims as threats, claiming Alex Pretti was a domestic terrorist.
Protests erupted nationwide.

History

Historical Context

On May 4, 1970, the Ohio National Guard shot and killed four unarmed students at Kent State University during a protest against the Vietnam War's expansion into Cambodia. This incident sparked nationwide outrage, leading to over 4 million students participating in protests across more than 450 campuses. The event highlighted ongoing tensions between law enforcement and civil liberties, echoing concerns raised by subsequent incidents like the Jackson State killings.

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Story summary

In Minneapolis, federal agents killed U.S. citizens Alex Pretti, a registered nurse, and Renee Good.
Videos showed Alex Pretti was unarmed and attempting to assist others.
Renee Good was killed in her car.
The U.S. President Donald Trump labeled both victims as threats, claiming Alex Pretti was a domestic terrorist.
Protests erupted nationwide.

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