Minneapolis shooting live updates: Man fatally shot by agent was US citizen, Alex Pretti, 37
The Gun Owners Caucus released a lengthy statement following the shooting death of 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Pretti was a legal gun owner who had no criminal record, the Minneapolis police chief said.
“We are deeply concerned by this morning’s reports that a federal law enforcement operation in Minneapolis resulted in the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti by federal agents,” the group said in a statement.
The group added that “despite widespread speculation regarding intent, there has been no evidence produced indicating an intent to harm the officers.” The group called for a “full and transparent investigation by both state and federal authorities.”
“Every peaceable Minnesotan has the right to keep and bear arms—including while attending protests, acting as observers, or exercising their First Amendment rights. These rights do not disappear when someone is lawfully armed, and they must be respected and protected at all times,” the caucus said.
