The fatal shooting of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti has sparked a massive wave of public support. Pretti was killed by a federal immigration officer during a Minneapolis protest on January 24.
While the Department of Homeland Security claims the officer acted in self-defense against an armed man, witness videos tell a different story. The footage appears to show Pretti holding a cell phone—not a gun—while trying to help a woman during a struggle with police.
In response, a fundraiser for Pretti’s family has grown from a $20,000 goal to over $1.5 million. Even billionaire Bill Ackman contributed $10,000, calling the loss a tragedy for the family despite the ongoing controversy surrounding the event.
The case has caught the attention of both President Trump and Governor Tim Walz. They have discussed the need for an independent investigation by state authorities to ensure the facts are clear and unbiased.
Governor Walz is now working to reduce the number of federal agents in Minnesota. He hopes that better coordination between state and federal teams will help prevent similar tragedies from happening again.