Killing of Registered Nurse Sparks Outrage Among US Sports Stars
Federal agents have once again been accused of using excessive force after the killing of a 37-year-old registered nurse, Alex Pretti, in Minneapolis. The shooting has sparked widespread outrage among prominent figures from various sports leagues.
Pretti's death comes less than three weeks after another US citizen, Renee Good, was shot and killed by federal officers during protests over President Donald Trump's immigration policies. Senior administration officials have claimed that Pretti intended to attack federal officers with a handgun, but video footage appears to contradict these claims.
Tyrese Haliburton, a two-time NBA All-star, condemned the killing on social media, stating "Alex Pretti was murdered." The Indiana Pacers guard is not alone in his outrage, as several WNBA players have also spoken out. Breanna Stewart and Angel Reese held up signs reading "ABOLISH ICE" before their team's games, while others used social media to express their shock and sadness.
The NFL community has also weighed in on the incident. Former Steelers safety Ryan Clark paid tribute to Pretti, describing him as a hero and expressing outrage at the senseless killing. Cornerback Dwight McGlothern Jr, who plays for the Minnesota Vikings, echoed these sentiments, stating that it's not right what's happening in Minneapolis.
The situation has led to the postponement of an NBA game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors, with the league prioritizing the safety and security of the local community. The killing has also reignited calls for accountability from those involved in law enforcement.
As Pretti's parents expressed their grief and anger, claiming that their son was not armed when attacked by federal officers, it remains to be seen how this incident will unfold. One thing is clear, however: the senseless killing of an innocent person has sparked a strong reaction among US sports stars and their fans.
Federal agents have once again been accused of using excessive force after the killing of a 37-year-old registered nurse, Alex Pretti, in Minneapolis. The shooting has sparked widespread outrage among prominent figures from various sports leagues.
Pretti's death comes less than three weeks after another US citizen, Renee Good, was shot and killed by federal officers during protests over President Donald Trump's immigration policies. Senior administration officials have claimed that Pretti intended to attack federal officers with a handgun, but video footage appears to contradict these claims.
Tyrese Haliburton, a two-time NBA All-star, condemned the killing on social media, stating "Alex Pretti was murdered." The Indiana Pacers guard is not alone in his outrage, as several WNBA players have also spoken out. Breanna Stewart and Angel Reese held up signs reading "ABOLISH ICE" before their team's games, while others used social media to express their shock and sadness.
The NFL community has also weighed in on the incident. Former Steelers safety Ryan Clark paid tribute to Pretti, describing him as a hero and expressing outrage at the senseless killing. Cornerback Dwight McGlothern Jr, who plays for the Minnesota Vikings, echoed these sentiments, stating that it's not right what's happening in Minneapolis.
The situation has led to the postponement of an NBA game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors, with the league prioritizing the safety and security of the local community. The killing has also reignited calls for accountability from those involved in law enforcement.
As Pretti's parents expressed their grief and anger, claiming that their son was not armed when attacked by federal officers, it remains to be seen how this incident will unfold. One thing is clear, however: the senseless killing of an innocent person has sparked a strong reaction among US sports stars and their fans.
... can't believe a nurse was killed by federal agents over something that seems like it could've been defused without violence 
. It's not right that the video footage doesn't match what the officials are saying, but at the same time I feel so bad for Pretti's family and loved ones 
. As a fan of basketball, it's crazy to see all these players speaking out against this kind of senseless violence 
... hope their voices can help bring about some real change 
I'm so done with these forum comments sections... they're always so dramatic 
. Can't we just discuss news without throwing in the whole "murdered" 
label? Tyrese Haliburton's tweet was fine, but did it really need to be that sensational? 
And what's up with all these athletes suddenly becoming experts on law enforcement? They're not exactly known for their inside knowledge 
. Anyway, back to the news... this whole thing just feels so avoidable 
if those officers had just talked to Alex Pretti instead of shooting him. Now we've got all these players weighing in and stirring up more controversy 
. Can't we just focus on supporting each other without turning it into a spectacle? 
I gotta say, this is a total misnomer - Alex Pretti wasn't even armed when those fed agents decided to take him out. Like, what's the deal with these officers? Can't they follow protocol for once? 
It's always 'he was going to attack us' or some BS excuse, but it sounds like that didn't happen here. And btw, why did it have to be a nurse?! 
. It's like, what are we even doing here? Sports stars speaking out against this kind of thing is awesome, though 
. It shows us that there are still some good people in this world who care about justice and equality. But at the end of the day, it's just heartbreaking to think about Alex Pretti's life being cut short like that 
is that we're still having these conversations about police brutality 3+ years after Eric Garner was killed by NYPD. It seems like progress is being made, but we've got to keep pushing for real change. We need more transparency and accountability in our law enforcement agencies. I'm so tired of videos and stories showing the good cop/bad cop routine 
I was browsing through Twitter yesterday and saw that thread about Alex Pretti's death... couldn't believe it was from like last week, felt so out of touch lol. Anyway, have to say though, it's crazy how these incidents are making people speak up, even if some ppl might be caught off guard 
. I mean, I know some ppl don't agree with Pretti being armed or whatever but still... a human life lost is a tragedy 
I mean, they're not even from Minneapolis or connected to Alex's life, but they're still using their platforms to raise awareness about what happened. And you know what? It's a good thing they are, because it shows the public cares too 
The NFL and WNBA need to do more than just pay tribute, though - we need real action taken against law enforcement who keep making mistakes like this.
. A nurse gets killed by cops and no one knows why? That's not right at all! The video footage clearly shows that Alex Pretti was unarmed, but the cops say he had a gun on him... it doesn't add up. It's like they're covering something up 
... It's not right that we gotta see this happen again in America, to another innocent person who just wants to do their job 
but at the same time, i feel like we need 2 know the truth - was Alex really armed or was it just a case of mistaken identity? 
I feel so bad for his family and friends who are going thru this right now 
we need more people like them advocating for justice and change 
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the whole situation is just so messed up rn
It's just not adding up. The footage should be a dead giveaway that she wasn't armed when they shot her. And now we're seeing all these sports stars speaking out about it... some of them even using their platforms to protest against the whole system. I'm all for it, but can't they do something more concrete?