Jacob Rye

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Rye says he requested the guard from Governor Tim Walz, saying his local law enforcement is stretched thin after federal agents shot 37-year-old Alex Preddy.

Preddy's family writing, we are heartbroken but also very angry.

Alex wanted to make a difference in this world.

impact.

The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting.

Please get the truth out about our son.

He was a good man.

Thank you.

DHS says Preddy had a nine millimeter semi-automatic handgun on him and two full magazines.

When he approached agents, officers tried to disarm Preddy, but they claim he violently resisted.

An agent fearing for his life ultimately shot Preddy.