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A Saturday and a state killing: soccer as Minnesota is torn apart | Jeff Rueter

January 26, 2026

A vigil was held for Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old man fatally shot by a US Border Patrol officer in Minnesota. The incident has sparked outrage and highlighted ongoing tensions within the community, particularly as it coincided with a day typically dedicated to sports.

A Saturday and a state killing: soccer as Minnesota is torn apart | Jeff Rueter

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Alex Pretti was shot and killed by a US Border Patrol officer.
A vigil for Pretti was held shortly after the incident.
The shooting has intensified community unrest in Minnesota.
Videos of the shooting have circulated on social media.
The incident occurred on a Saturday morning, coinciding with the Premier League kickoff.

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A Saturday and a state killing: soccer as Minnesota is torn apart | Jeff Rueter

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A Saturday and a state killing: soccer as Minnesota is torn apart | Jeff Rueter

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