Multiple arrests made as agitators clash with Border Patrol agents at Minneapolis hotel
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (Fox News) — Multiple people were arrested in Minneapolis after agitators clashed with federal agents following the fatal shooting of American citizen Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents over the weekend.
## Clashes at Minneapolis Hotel
Border Patrol agents pointed rifles at agitators outside a hotel where demonstrators believed ICE agents were staying. The group tried to force their way into the hotel, leading to a confrontation with law enforcement.
## Arrests Made
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety stated that arrests were made because the demonstration turned violent. The State Patrol and DNR were called to assist in controlling the situation.
## Fatal Shooting
Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was fatally shot by Border Patrol agents while recording federal immigration operations in Minneapolis. The incident sparked outrage and protests in the city.
## Call for Accountability
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama condemned ICE after the Minneapolis shooting, urging accountability for the actions of law enforcement.
## Conclusion
The shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis adds to the recent unrest over ICE-involved killings in the city, highlighting ongoing tensions between law enforcement and protesters.









