FBI won't co-operate on Alex Pretti investigation, state officials say

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Minnesota officials report that the FBI is refusing to cooperate with the state's investigation into the January 24th shooting death of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, by US Customs and Border Protection agents in Minneapolis. The shooting occurred during a protest against immigration enforcement. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) accuses the FBI of withholding information and evidence, calling the lack of cooperation "concerning and unprecedented." The BCA has stated its commitment to a thorough and transparent investigation despite the lack of federal cooperation and would welcome a joint investigation. Pretti's family has also called for a joint investigation to ensure justice and accountability. The incident occurred in the context of Operation Metro Surge, a controversial immigration crackdown launched during the Trump administration.

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BCA Supt Drew Evans called the FBI's actions "concerning and unprecedented".

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BCA has accused the FBI of failing to hand over any information and evidence from its investigation.

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US Customs and Border Protection agents shot dead Alex Pretti during a protest on 24 January.

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FBI has refused to co-operate with their investigation into the death of Alex Pretti.

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More than 4,000 undocumented immigrants had been arrested.

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8 hours agoHarry SekulichAFP via Getty ImagesA memorial was laid out for Alex Pretti a day after he was shot deadOfficials in the US state of Minnesota say the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has refused to co-operate with their investigation into the death of Alex Pretti.US Customs and Border Protection agents shot dead the 37-year-old intensive care nurse during a protest against immigration enforcement in the city of Minneapolis on 24 January.Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has accused the FBI of failing to hand over any information and evidence from its investigation into the shooting.BCA Supt Drew Evans called the FBI's actions "concerning and unprecedented". The FBI has not yet responded.Minnesota's BCA said it would "welcome a joint investigation" with federal officials. "The BCA is committed to thorough, independent and transparent investigations of these incidents, even if hampered by a lack of access to key information and evidence," it said in a statement.Pretti's family has also pushed for a joint investigation, according to the BBC's US partner CBS News."Justice and accountability requires a thorough and impartial investigation to establish the facts. A truly joint state and federal investigation would be a welcome development," Pretti's family said in a statement."It remains unclear if there will be any co-operation or sharing of information related to those two shootings," the BCA said.State and federal officials sparred over the course of Operation Metro Surge, an immigration crackdown launched by the Trump administration.It prompted a wave of national protests opposing US President Donald Trump's migration policy and the tactics of ICE.More than 4,000 undocumented immigrants had been arrested, according to Homan, including men he said were convicted of rape and other sexual offences.Minnesota's Democrat Governor Tim Walz said the operation left the state with "deep damage, generational trauma... and many unanswered questions".

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