Angel Reese posts ‘Praying for our country’ after Minneapolis shooting
CHICAGO, Illinois (Fox News) — Chicago Sky star Angel Reese expresses concern for the country following a fatal shooting by a Border Patrol agent.
## Angel Reese’s Post
Reese posted “Praying for our country” on Saturday without specifying the context. She has previously commented on political matters, expressing disappointment after President Donald Trump won the 2024 election.
## Fatal Shooting Incident
Alex Jeffrey Pretti, an ICU nurse, was shot during an immigration enforcement operation targeting an illegal immigrant in Minneapolis. Pretti allegedly approached Border Patrol agents armed with a pistol and violently resisted, leading to his death at the scene.
## Aftermath
Approximately 200 agitators arrived after the shooting, obstructing and assaulting law enforcement. The Minneapolis Police Department urged calm and advised the public to avoid the area.
## Law Enforcement Response
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara declared an “unlawful assembly” and called for peaceful behavior. Sworn personnel were recalled to handle the situation, with assistance from the Minnesota State Patrol and county sheriffs.
## Background
Tensions between federal immigration enforcement and agitators in Minnesota have risen since the Jan. 7 shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent, sparking protests and questions about immigration policies.
This summary provides an overview of Angel Reese’s concern, the fatal shooting incident in Minneapolis, law enforcement responses, and underlying tensions in immigration enforcement.









