Conflict in Minneapolis: Federal Shooting and Legal Fallout

From Neural Newscast, I'm Benjamin Roth. And I'm Claire Donovan. Federal agents in Minneapolis today shot and killed a 37-year-old nurse during an ongoing immigration enforcement operation. Alex Jeffrey Preddy died Saturday morning after an encounter with a Border Patrol agent on a stretch of road known as Eat Street. Bystander videos appear to contradict official statements from the Department of Homeland Security regarding the presence of a weapon. Prady worked as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA Hospital and was a lawful gun owner with no criminal record. Department of Homeland Security officials say agents fired defensive shots after an individual approached them with a semi-automatic handgun. However, video verified by news outlets shows Preddy was holding a cell phone in his hand when he was shot. The footage shows an agent emerging from a scuffle with a weapon before turning away as the first shot fires. Preedy's family issued a statement calling the administration's account sickening lies and describing him as a kind-hearted soul. Turning now to the legal and political repercussions of this incident. Governor Tim Walls reviewed the videos and called the federal account of the shooting absolute nonsense. Minnesota state investigators say federal representatives blocked them from the scene, even though they had a signed search warrant. Next, Attorney General Keith Ellison plans to argue in court on Monday to end the current immigration surge. The city of Minneapolis is also seeking a temporary restraining order to pause all federal enforcement operations immediately. Still, Republican Senate Lato Bill Cassidy called for a full investigation, stating that the credibility of the DHS is at stake. I'm Benjamin Roth. And I'm Claire Donovan. Neural Newscast is AI-assisted, human-reviewed. View our AI transparency policy at neuralnewscast.com.