White House: Trump doesn't want people dying on the streets of the US

The White House responds to outrage over the death of paramedic Alex Pretti, who was shot by federal immigration agents during an operation. According to a spokeswoman, US President Donald Trump does not want people to die on the streets, but at the same time he will not back down from his policy of deporting "violent illegal aliens."

However, video footage of the incident casts doubt on the government's version of events – according to the footage, Pretti was holding a phone, not a gun, and was fatally shot by officials after being subdued.

Democratic leaders accuse the administration of unlawful conduct, and mass protests in Minnesota are intensifying.

Trump is asking Congress to pass a law prohibiting cities from providing sanctuary to illegal immigrants and criticizing local authorities for their unwillingness to cooperate with deportations.

(Reuters)