Charles Barkley Calls for Accountability After Minneapolis Shootings
NBA analyst Charles Barkley reacted to news of a recent shooting involving a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis, noting that “two people died for no reason” and that it was “just sad.”
During a segment of Inside the NBABarkley was asked by co-host Ernie Johnson about his thoughts on the NBA’s statement regarding the postponement of a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors, according to the Daily Mail. The postponement of the match came after a gunman was shot and killed on Saturday.
‘It’s just sad,’ Barkley said. “It’s scary. It’s sad… and I don’t know how… it’s going to end badly. It’s already ended badly twice, and someone has to step up and become an adult because, man, two people died for no reason, and it’s just sad.”
According to the Daily MailAlex Pretti, 37, was identified as the man who was shot and killed. The recent shooting comes after Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent. Good was accused of “using her vehicle as a weapon” against ICE officials:
Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse, was shot and killed after a scuffle with federal agents Saturday.
This comes just two weeks after Renee Good, 37, was fatally shot in her car as she drove away from a group of police officers following a confrontation.
Hours after the shooting, the NBA game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors was postponed to “prioritize the safety and security of the Minneapolis community.”
Breitbart News’ AWR Hawkins reported that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a statement regarding the most recent shooting, explaining that agents had “conducted a targeted operation in Minneapolis against an illegal alien wanted for violent assault.”
The man allegedly approached “US Border Patrol agents with a 9mm semi-automatic handgun” as they attempted to carry out the operation.
