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Minnesota prosecutors obtain long withheld evidence in investigation into protest shooting deaths
By AP at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· July 13, 2026
· 4 min read
The Trump administration has turned over evidence long sought by Minnesota investigators in their ongoing probe into the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during pitched protests against an immigration enforcement crackdown earlier this year, state prosecutors announced Monday.Hennepi...
Key takeaway Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said federal investigators provided previously withheld hard drives containing statements, police body camera video and other evidence in the killings.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The release of evidence in the Minnesota protest shooting deaths has significant implications for Nashville , where immigration enforcement efforts have also been a point of contention. As the largest immigration enforcement operation in history, Operation Metro Surge, came to an end in February, Nashville residents may be wondering how similar actions could impact their own community. The fact that at least eight people have been killed since the Trump administration's immigration enforcement campaign began last year, with no charges filed, raises questions about accountability and transparency in such operations. Nashville's own experiences with immigration enforcement and community protests may inform its response to future actions, and the city's leaders should be watching the developments in Minnesota closely to understand how to balance public safety with the need for thorough investigations into incidents involving law enforcement.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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