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In the days following the shooting, the intersection where Pretti was killed transformed into a gathering place for grief and protest. Candles, flowers, photographs, and handwritten messages accumulated along the sidewalk. Nurses from the VA hospital stood alongside activists, veterans, and neighbors, many wearing scrubs or holding signs that read “Caregiver, Not Criminal” and “Accountability Now.”
Local leaders responded cautiously but firmly. Minnesota officials called for calm while also demanding clarity. Minneapolis city leaders reiterated that the city did not request the presence of federal immigration agents in the operation and stressed the need for independent review. State authorities confirmed that multiple investigations were underway, including federal internal reviews, state-level inquiries, and independent examinations of video evidence.
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