New protests erupt after second American killed by federal agents in Minneapolis
Fresh demonstrations broke out in Minneapolis after the death of a 37-year-old American who was shot during an encounter with federal immigration agents. The incident marks the second fatal shooting involving federal officers in the city this month and has further intensified tensions that have been building for weeks.
The victim, identified as Alex Pretti, was a hospital intensive care nurse who died following a confrontation with agents on a roadway. His death follows the killing of another resident earlier in January, an event that had already sparked widespread protests against immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis.
Federal authorities quickly stated that the man posed a threat to officers, a claim disputed by protesters and some political leaders. Despite calls for calm from local police, several hundred people gathered in freezing temperatures to denounce what they described as excessive use of force. Similar rallies and vigils were reported in cities across the United States.
The Democratic governor of Minnesota called for local authorities to lead the investigation, arguing that public trust in federal oversight is limited. Meanwhile, political tensions have escalated, with sharp exchanges between local leaders and the White House over the role of immigration enforcement in the city.
The situation has highlighted deep divisions over security, immigration policy, and accountability, as Minneapolis remains on edge amid ongoing demonstrations.
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