NBA Postpones Timberwolves-Warriors Game Following Fatal Minneapolis Shooting
The NBA has postponed a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors in response to a fatal shooting incident in Minneapolis involving Border Patrol agents.
The NBA postponed a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors scheduled for Saturday, January 24, following a fatal shooting in Minneapolis. Border Patrol agents shot 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti early Saturday morning.
The Department of Homeland Security claimed Pretti approached officers with a handgun intending to cause harm, but social media footage and public statements suggest a different account. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara noted that Pretti had no criminal record and possessed a valid firearm permit, calling for federal agencies to act with integrity. Governor Tim Walz strongly criticized the government's explanation, calling it false.
This incident follows another controversial shooting by an ICE agent in January. The rescheduled game will be played Sunday at 5:30 p.m. at Target Center.
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