"A number of prominent US sports stars have condemned the killing of a registered nurse, Alex Pretti, by federal agents in Minneapolis on Saturday. Pretti, 37, is the second person shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis in less than three weeks as protests over Donald Trump's immigration crackdown sweep the city. Senior Trump administration officials have claimed Pretti intended to massacre federal officers with a handgun but video of the killing appears to contradict those claims."
"Alex Pretti did not brandish gun, witnesses say in sworn testimony NFL stars also reacted to the shooting. Former Steelers safety Ryan Clark, who won a Super Bowl with Pittsburgh and is now a broadcaster, paid tribute to Pretti on X. Rest Easy Alex Pretti. Bro was a hero. Prayers to his family & loved ones. Senseless death AGAIN!!" Clark wrote."
Federal agents in Minneapolis shot and killed 37-year-old registered nurse Alex Pretti on Saturday, the second person killed by federal agents in the city in under three weeks amid protests against Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. Senior Trump administration officials said Pretti intended to massacre federal officers with a handgun, but available video appears to contradict those claims. Prominent US sports figures, including NBA stars Tyrese Haliburton and Angel Reese and NFL figures like Ryan Clark, publicly condemned the killing and offered prayers. The Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors game was postponed as the NBA cited community safety and security concerns.
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