Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has issued a direct demand for President Donald Trump to demonstrate leadership, following the fatal shooting of a US citizen by federal agents in the city. The incident occurred on Saturday morning and was captured on camera, adding to a concerning pattern of violence involving federal officers in Minneapolis.
A Deadly Morning Incident
At approximately 9am on Saturday, a Border Patrol agent shot and killed 37-year-old American citizen Alex Jeffrey Pretti near Glam Doll Donuts, located at the intersection of 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue. The shooting was recorded, providing visual evidence of the event that has sparked outrage and calls for accountability.
Third Shooting in Recent Weeks
This tragic event represents the third shooting involving federal agents in Minneapolis within a short timeframe. It follows the January 7 killing of a woman by an ICE officer and another shooting about a week later that left a man wounded. The frequency of these incidents has raised serious questions about the conduct and presence of federal agents in the city.
Mayor Frey's Strong Condemnation
During a briefing held on Saturday, Mayor Frey described the video footage he viewed, stating it showed six federal agents 'pummeling' a man before shooting him multiple times in the chest. He did not mince words in his criticism of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement actions.
Frey branded the administration's crackdown as an 'invasion' by masked agents who he accused of acting with impunity. He specifically called out President Trump, urging him to prioritise the safety of Minneapolis and the nation.
Direct Appeal to the President
'Put Minneapolis, put America first,' Frey declared, demanding that the president 'take action now and remove these federal agents.' He posed a poignant question: 'How many more residents, how many more Americans need to die or get badly hurt for this operation to end?'
The mayor emphasised that the ongoing federal operations are 'not creating safety in our city,' suggesting they are instead contributing to instability and violence. His comments reflect growing local frustration with federal intervention and its consequences for community security.
This incident and the mayor's response highlight escalating tensions between local authorities in Minneapolis and federal immigration enforcement agencies under the Trump administration. The call for presidential leadership underscores the urgent need for resolution and accountability in addressing these deadly confrontations.
