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Alex Pretti shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis prompts DOJ civil rights probe

The U. S. Department of Justice has initiated a civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. This incident, which occurred during a confrontation with protesters, has sparked significant public outcry and follows another recent shooting of a civilian by federal officers in the same city.

Alex Pretti shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis prompts DOJ civil rights probe

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Key Highlights

  • Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was shot by federal agents in Minneapolis on January 24.
  • The DOJ's Civil Rights Division is leading the investigation, with support from the FBI.
  • Protests have erupted in Minneapolis following Pretti's death, highlighting discontent with federal immigration practices.
  • This shooting follows the earlier death of Renee Good, who was also shot by federal officers in Minneapolis.
  • Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche described the investigation as standard procedure for such incidents.
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Sources

  1. DOJ opens a civil rights probe into Alex Pretti's fatal shooting in Minneapolis, deputy AG says
  2. Civil rights investigation opened into Alex Pretti shooting
  3. US DoJ opens federal civil rights investigation into killing of Alex Pretti
  4. Alex Pretti shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis prompts DOJ civil rights probe
  5. US Justice Dept opens civil rights probe into Alex Pretti shooting

This quick summary is automatically generated using AI based on reports from multiple news sources. The content has not been reviewed or verified by humans. For complete details, accuracy, and context, please refer to the original published articles.

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