Minnesota prosecutors have received previously withheld evidence related to the fatal shootings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti, which occurred during protests against federal immigration enforcement. The Hennepin County Attorney, Mary Moriarty, announced on Monday that the evidence includes police body-camera footage, statements, and Good's car, among other items, previously held by federal authorities. "Our democracy requires it," Moriarty stated in a video posted on social media. The analysis of this evidence is ongoing, according to her office.
Background on the Shootings
Renée Good, an unarmed U.S. citizen and mother, was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis on January 7. Reports indicate she suffered three gunshot wounds, including one to her head. Alex Pretti, a nurse observing immigration officers, was fatally shot by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials on January 24. The Minnesota governor, Tim Walz, has called for an impartial investigation into these incidents, which have drawn significant public scrutiny.
Federal Cooperation
The newly obtained evidence comes after months of demands from the community for transparency regarding the shootings. Earlier this year, Minnesota authorities expressed frustration over the FBI's refusal to share evidence from its investigation into these cases. Moriarty emphasized that obtaining this evidence has been a priority since Good's death.
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