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NBA postpones Timberwolves-Warriors game after Minneapolis fatal shooting
Summary
The Timberwolves-Warriors game was postponed after a federal officer fatally shot a man in Minneapolis. The game was rescheduled for Sunday and the teams are also scheduled to play Monday.
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The NBA postponed Saturday's Minnesota Timberwolves game against the Golden State Warriors after a federal officer fatally shot a man in Minneapolis. The league said the decision was made to prioritize the safety and security of the Minneapolis community. The shooting occurred within a few miles of the Target Center, and public protests grew near the scene. Officials said the officer involved was from U.S. Border Patrol.
Key facts:
- The NBA postponed the Timberwolves-Warriors game and rescheduled it for Sunday afternoon; the teams are also scheduled to play Monday night.
- Authorities reported that 37-year-old Alex Pretti was killed in a confrontation with a Border Patrol officer in a commercial district near downtown Minneapolis.
- Protests gathered near the shooting site and the Minnesota National Guard was assisting local police.
Summary:
The league cited community safety and security in postponing the game. Undetermined at this time.
