"The NBA has postponed Saturday's game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors in Minneapolis amid growing unrest after a Saturday morning confrontation with federal officials ended in a man being shot and killed. In a statement, the NBA said the game was postponed "to prioritize the safety and security of the Minneapolis community." The league intends to play the game Sunday at 5:30 p.m. ET."
"Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said a 37-year-old Minneapolis man was killed in Saturday's shooting but declined to identify him. He added that information about what led up to the shooting was limited. The man who was shot was ICU nurse Alex Pretti, his parents said. The officer who shot the man is an eight-year Border Patrol veteran, according to federal officials."
"It's the third shooting and second death in Minneapolis this month involving a federal agent, sparking persistent protests across the city despite subzero temperatures. Thousands marched across downtown Minneapolis on Friday afternoon, calling for an end to the ongoing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in the state. The large-scale protests went past Target Center and the Warriors' downtown team hotel."
The NBA postponed the Timberwolves-Warriors game in Minneapolis after a Saturday morning confrontation with federal officials resulted in a man being shot and killed. The league cited safety and security concerns and plans to play the game Sunday at 5:30 p.m. ET, with another matchup scheduled Monday. Minneapolis police identified a 37-year-old man killed, later named by his parents as ICU nurse Alex Pretti, and said details about the incident were limited. The officer involved is an eight-year Border Patrol veteran. The shooting triggered further large protests against an ICE operation in the city.
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