Evidence Hearing in Fatal Shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis

Shooting of Alex Pretti

• 📌 The exact spot where Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, was gunned down on Saturday morning is shown, with a growing memorial including a stethoscope and scrubs.
• ⚠️ Backlash over the deadly shooting is increasing, with public scrutiny of circulating videos suggesting Pretti may have only had his cell phone and not drawn his weapon before being shot.

Federal Response and Messaging

• ⚡ Federal officials have faced criticism for referring to Pretti as a "domestic terrorist" and implying he intended to "massacre law enforcement."
• 🗣️ Sources indicate growing frustration within DHS regarding the messaging surrounding Pretti's death.
• 📞 President Trump reported a "very good call" with Governor Walls, discussing investigations and a potential reduction in federal agents in Minneapolis.

Court Hearings and Political Developments

• ⚖️ Two major court hearings are scheduled: one on a federal judge's decision regarding a temporary halt to the Minnesota curfew, and another on a judge's order to preserve evidence from Pretti's shooting.
• 🏛️ A judge issued a temporary restraining order barring DHS from destroying evidence, with a determination to be made on its continued effect.
• 🚫 Republican Chris Matt has abruptly ended his run for governor, citing his inability to support what he called "federal retribution against Minnesota."

Community Reaction

• 💬 Residents express encouragement over possible de-escalation but also significant skepticism, feeling there is "a long way to go" and that "meeting in the middle is not enough."