Texas Republicans express concerns, call for investigation into Minnesota shooting

(The Center Square) – Several Texas Republicans have expressed concerns about U.S. citizens being shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis. They did so after Alex Pretti, an intensive care unit nurse working with veterans, was shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent on Saturday.

Gov. Greg Abbott weighed in on the situation in a radio interview, pointing out the differences between immigration enforcement in Texas and Minnesota.

“Texas actually ranks number one for ICE removals, and yet, we don’t have fighting and protests like that,” he said, criticizing Minnesota officials. “Whether it be the governor or local mayors or other local leaders, no one’s trying to incite violence here in the state of Texas … this is truly the problem in Minnesota: it’s more about the lack of leadership and the l...