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Federal Agents Shoot and Kill Minneapolis VA Nurse, NBA Game Postponed

Alex Pretti, 37, was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis. Pretti worked in the intensive care unit at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. NBA game between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves was postponed.

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CONTENT: Federal Agents' Fatal Encounter With Minneapolis Registered Nurse Minneapolis, Minnesota, was the scene of a tragic event that unfolded on a chilly Saturday, culminating in the fatal shooting of a registered...

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Federal Agents Shoot and Kill Minneapolis VA Nurse, NBA Game Postponed

Alex Pretti, 37, was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis. Pretti worked in the intensive care unit at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. NBA game between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves was postponed.

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Saturday, January 24, 2026 • 3 min read • 2 source references

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Federal Agents' Fatal Encounter With Minneapolis Registered Nurse

Minneapolis, Minnesota, was the scene of a tragic event that unfolded on a chilly Saturday, culminating in the fatal shooting of a registered nurse named Alex Pretti, 37. Pretti, who worked in the intensive care unit at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was identified as the man killed by federal agents near the Target Center, where an NBA game between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves was scheduled to take place.

Identification of the Victim

According to reports from multiple sources, including The Guardian, Alex Pretti was a dedicated health care professional who had made significant contributions to his field. Pretti's employment history included work at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, where he had been an integral part of the ICU team. In addition, he had collaborated on scientific research.

The Tragic Shooting

The Minneapolis Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have not released many details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting. However, The Guardian reported that Pretti was killed by federal agents, marking the second fatal shooting this month in Minneapolis. Earlier in the month, another U.S. citizen was fatally shot by the same agents. The incidents took place amid a significant crackdown in Minnesota by federal agents.

NBA Game Postponement

The tragic events in Minneapolis did not go unnoticed by the National Basketball Association (NBA). The scheduled Saturday contest between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves was postponed due to safety concerns. The NBA issued a statement regarding the postponement, citing the need for the teams' and fans' safety in light of the ongoing situation.

The postponed game has been rescheduled for Sunday afternoon. The basketball community, as well as the broader public, remains in shock over the series of events that have unfolded in Minneapolis.

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Federal Agents' Fatal Encounter With Minneapolis Registered Nurse

Minneapolis, Minnesota, was the scene of a tragic event that unfolded on a chilly Saturday, culminating in the fatal shooting of a registered nurse named Alex Pretti, 37. Pretti, who worked in the intensive care unit at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was identified as the man killed by federal agents near the Target Center, where an NBA game between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves was scheduled to take place.

Identification of the Victim

According to reports from multiple sources, including The Guardian, Alex Pretti was a dedicated health care professional who had made significant contributions to his field. Pretti's employment history included work at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, where he had been an integral part of the ICU team. In addition, he had collaborated on scientific research.

The Tragic Shooting

The Minneapolis Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have not released many details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting. However, The Guardian reported that Pretti was killed by federal agents, marking the second fatal shooting this month in Minneapolis. Earlier in the month, another U.S. citizen was fatally shot by the same agents. The incidents took place amid a significant crackdown in Minnesota by federal agents.

NBA Game Postponement

The tragic events in Minneapolis did not go unnoticed by the National Basketball Association (NBA). The scheduled Saturday contest between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves was postponed due to safety concerns. The NBA issued a statement regarding the postponement, citing the need for the teams' and fans' safety in light of the ongoing situation.

The postponed game has been rescheduled for Sunday afternoon. The basketball community, as well as the broader public, remains in shock over the series of events that have unfolded in Minneapolis.

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