Deadly shots during protests against ICE: Minnesota makes serious allegations against the FBI

Minneapolis (USA) – There is great anger in Minneapolis. And it is no longer only directed against the controversial immigration agency ICE, but also against the FBI. After the fatal shootings of nurses Alex Pretti (37) and Renée Good (37), the state of Minnesota complains that federal investigators are denying it access to evidence.

According to Minnesota’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the FBI does not share seized evidence, interview transcripts or internal reports with the state. The action is worrying and unprecedented.

Deadly missions in January

Federal officials shot Pretti on January 24th as part of a demonstration against the ICE operation in Minneapolis. Thousands of federal officers had previously been sent to Minnesota by the administration of US President Donald Trump to step up action against migrants. After the incident, the officers involved were released from duty. A standard procedure for fatal firearms incidents.

There was another similar operation at the beginning of January deadly Incident: 37-year-old Renée Good, mother of three, was found in her car by an ICE officer shot. Video footage of the operation spread rapidly on social networks and sparked outrage across the country.

Outrage across the country

The Trump administration made a commitment early on and spoke of self-defense in both cases. However, critics complained that this assessment was made before the investigation was completed. Videos circulating on social media gave many observers a different impression. In this case too, the accusation was made the FBI is hindering investigations.

Minnesota’s democratically governed authorities are now accusing the federal authorities of systematically excluding them from the investigation. But they said they would continue to investigate without the support of the FBI. The dispute over the investigation comes amid an already heated atmosphere. Just over a week ago, there were tumultuous scenes at an anti-ICE demonstration in Minneapolis. According to authorities, at least 42 people were arrested after protesters threw sex toys at police officers, among other things. One officer was injured.