Minnesota: Agents in Pretti shooting placed on leave — media

· DW

Two agents involved in the shooting of Alex Pretti have reportedly been placed on leave. Meanwhile, a suspect who targeted Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar has a criminal history and made pro-Trump posts, police say.

  • At least two federal immigration agents involved in the Alex Pretti shooting have reportedly been placed on leave
  • US President Donald Trump has said that the mayor of Minneapolis is 'playing with fire'
  • A man who squirted an unknown substance on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has a criminal record and was a vocal online Trump supporter

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