Connecticut reacts to fatal shooting by ICE agents in Minneapolis

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - A protest is planned for downtown Hartford Saturday afternoon in response to a fatal shooting by ICE agents in Minneapolis.

The group Dare to Struggle announced an emergency protest for 4:30 p.m. at the corner of Main Street and Central Row following the death of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, who was shot by federal immigration agents Friday.

Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released a statement calling for accountability following the shooting.

“ICE agents continue to act with impunity, refusing to exercise any restraint – leaving a trail of death and violence in their path. It needs to end now,” Larson said.

Larson said local law enforcement must be allowed to fully investigate the shooting with full cooperation from federal officials.

Earlier this month, Larson and Rep. Robin Kelly filed articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after another ICE shooting in Minneapolis killed 37-year-old Renee Good.