India, Jan. 25 -- Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have released a statement in response to the shooting death of Alex Pretti, asserting that this incident should serve as "a wake-up call to all Americans", irrespective of political affiliation. According to Obamas, several fundamental values of the US "are increasingly under assault."

They further stated that every American must support and find inspiration in the surge of peaceful protests occurring in Minneapolis and various other regions of the nation. "They are a timely reminder that ultimately it's up to each of us as citizens to speak out against injustice, protect our basic freedoms, and hold our government accountable."

"For weeks now, people a...