German Chancellor: "The level of violence in the U.S. is worrying"

Reference News Network, January 27 report: According to AFP, on January 26, German Chancellor Merkel said the "level of violence in the United States is worrying." This came after U.S. federal law enforcement officers shot and killed a protester in Minneapolis.

Merkel said: "I think the U.S. authorities now will really investigate whether it was necessary to fire the gun... whether the protester who was shot actually posed a threat to the relevant law enforcement officers."

She said: "Regardless, I have to say, to put it politely, I think the level of violence in the United States is worrying."

The report said that earlier on the 26th, the German Foreign Ministry warned travelers to the United States to "stay alert" and be more careful, as there have been "violent conflicts with immigration and security authorities" in Minneapolis and other American cities.

The latest travel warning urged: "Stay calm and follow the instructions of the authorities and local security forces."

On January 24, U.S. Border Patrol agents shot and killed 37-year-old nurse Alex Cooper during a raid in Minneapolis, Minnesota.