In a tragic incident that has left Minneapolis on edge, 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents during a struggle. The shooting, which involved multiple federal officers, has sparked outrage and calls for justice from various quarters.
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According to a minute-by-minute timeline of the incident, a forensic audio analysis revealed that 10 shots were fired in less than five seconds during the altercation. This revelation has only added to the intensity of the situation, with many demanding a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Pretti’s death.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara has been vocal in his condemnation of the shooting, stating that “people have had enough” of such incidents. In a gripping interview with CBS News, Chief O’Hara expressed his concerns about a potential escalation of tensions, urging protesters to refrain from violence and destruction. He emphasized the need for peaceful demonstrations to seek justice for Pretti.
The shooting has also caught the attention of political figures, with Democrats vowing to oppose homeland security funds in response to the incident. The standoff over funding for the Department of Homeland Security has raised concerns about a potential government shutdown, further complicating the situation.
On the other side of the aisle, Republicans have struggled to respond to the shooting, reflecting a political divide within the party. While some have expressed alarm at the incident, others have remained silent or backed the Trump administration, exposing fresh cracks in GOP unity.
In the midst of these developments, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has called for drawing a line in the sand to address the issue of fatal shootings by federal agents. The progressive congresswoman’s statement underscores the urgency of addressing systemic issues that contribute to such tragic events.
As Minneapolis grapples with the aftermath of yet another fatal shooting involving law enforcement, the focus remains on seeking justice for Alex Pretti and preventing similar incidents in the future. The calls for accountability, transparency, and peaceful protests continue to resonate across the city and beyond.
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References:
– CBS News: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxPcVotWHo5ek0yVzE4cXVmU3k0SkhJdHZGSnVCZUZ4ckVuX1FiLVprbHFoaVdRMURSWUZZVmpGTFlyTVhHSWtFeGZJNjJEYS16QlBub3l1MTlZVF8wM3hRTDhMcE9zVlo0Y3hMdjRXWTRLc2RrbTJZcTBPZjEzY1lqX2FvR3VnU3M4Z0czZXdobXZLS0NuUHdOZXpwa2pNcjJQV2xiS2Q1RExJekRDY0M0aUNDSHYyUW13cV9HMkdB0gHDAUFVX3lxTE9TeU5tMHpkV3NDRFNNVW9IVnFFc3dIUnVzZWs3UXhia3lTdHdoYi13aERZc1ZUQXZLUEh5WGJOeXFadjd2TS1RZlNQTEZnN09DdnBNU2FZQlBEalN1UG1sNnAzMXVEQmRxTDd4THlta0tGRHFhRkdpQXBPeVpqQktraDNURndXR1hYdkt3LUV5QWVsSEJxb09zRURjM0RjQTVaeWtac3IwUExGYWJTTy1JV083M0k0UkFPdUtFQTlOdWYzaw?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en
– NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/video/minneapolis-on-edge-after-second-fatal-shooting-involving-federal-officers-256552005672
– AP News: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxOeGhqSlpFMXMwZVVfRk1Ja3lsS3BfSFF3MEhEWkpwOUVtV2dqN2lFNzFWQjltWThVQ0xmZHp1WGt4Mm9QdUdXcjVkUWNtTXZ4ME1Kc3VyQUE1ZTZHOHlGNVdMQkFabVBqQ2llRS1IVTR3bTMtdGhEZE00ams2TUJ0V3h2UWpkWkFMYlRfQzd2LGRwTDAxNmlSdHU2d1VFWnIwQWFRUVVMY29MdUpHZnN3UEZfeVkwakR6Q285R1Nqdw?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en
– The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/us/politics/bill-cassidy-minneapolis-investigation.html
– ABC News: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/minute-minute-timeline-fatal-shooting-alex-pretti-federal/story?id=129547199
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