Minneapolis is in shock after the second fatal shooting linked to federal immigration agents in less than a month. On Saturday, Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse, was shot dead during an encounter with agents near Calvary Baptist Church. The 140-year-old church has become a refuge for locals seeking warmth and support. Volunteers like Ann Hotz handed out coffee and snacks, while mourners visited a nearby memorial. "Yesterday, I fell apart," Hotz said. "Today I'm here to stand with my community and help our neighbours as they remember Alex and mourn him." The federal immigration operation, ordered by President Trump in December, has deployed thousands of agents to Minnesota for mass deportations mainly aimed at criminals. However, critics say even US citizens and those without criminal records are targeted. Trump praised agents' work but hinted the operation would end eventually. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz demanded immediate removal of the agents, saying, "Trump needs to pull his 3,000 untrained agents out of Minnesota before they kill another American in the street." DHS claims the agents shot Pretti after he resisted and had a handgun. Eyewitnesses and family members dispute this, saying Pretti only held a phone. His parents called the official story "sickening lies." Protests erupted across Minneapolis. A sign near the shooting site read, "stop killing us." Protesters chanted, "No more Minnesota nice, Minneapolis will strike." Residents expressed exhaustion and anger. Lifelong resident Pege Miller said, "I'm tired of protesting... Why are we letting this happen?" At a downtown rally, first-time protester Felix Johnson demanded, "ICE out," condemning the agents for detaining citizens. Polls reveal divided views nationwide on the immigration crackdown, but local support for ICE is low. One protester, a military veteran, called the situation "horrifying," saying it contradicts the freedoms he fought for. The killings and protests highlight deep tensions in Minneapolis over immigration enforcement and community safety.