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Federal Officers Involved in Controversial Shooting of Minneapolis Man

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A federal immigration operation in Minneapolis led to the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, a lawful gun owner and ICU nurse, on Saturday morning. This incident marks the second deadly encounter involving federal agents in the city this month, raising significant public outcry and protests. Witnesses reported conflicting accounts of Pretti's actions, with some claiming he was merely recording the incident on his phone when he was shot. The Department of Homeland Security stated that agents were targeting an undocumented immigrant wanted for violent assault when the confrontation escalated. A temporary restraining order has been issued to preserve evidence related to the shooting as investigations continue.

Key Details: • Shooting occurred around 9 a.m. on Nicollet Avenue, known as Eat Street. • Temporary restraining order granted to preserve evidence related to the incident. • Court hearing scheduled for Monday at 2 p.m. in St. Paul.

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