Ex-NBA star rips federal agents after shooting in Minnesota

Sam Olson, ICE field office director in St. Paul, joins 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss mass protests after a deadly CBP-involved shooting in Minneapolis and efforts to cooperate with local officials.

Former NBA star Isaiah Thomas was furious over the Border Patrol-involved shooting of a Minnesota man on Saturday.

Alex J. Pretti was identified as the 37-year-old Minneapolis man who was shot and killed after he allegedly confronted officers during a Department of Homeland Security operation in the southern part of the city.

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Charlotte Hornets guard Isaiah Thomas (4) looks to drive in during the first half against the Boston Celtics at the Spectrum Center on March 9, 2022.  (Sam Sharpe/USA TODAY Sports)

Thomas was among those who criticized federal officials. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials didn’t appear to be involved in the shooting.

"6 guys beating the s--- outta ONE person then KILLING him!! F--- the ICE agents. 6 against one and yall still shoot and kill somebody. Yall had him out numbered and decided to KILL him like it was a video game and he can just he his life back smh," he wrote on X.

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ game against the Golden State Warriors was postponed in reaction to the incident.

Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino said at a news conference that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) law enforcement officers were conducting an operation early Saturday targeting Jose Huerta-Chuma, an illegal immigrant with a criminal history including domestic assault to intentional conflict bodily harm, disorderly conduct and driving without a valid license.

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) looks on during the first half in game seven of