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In the wake of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by federal agents, a growing number of corporate leaders are speaking out and calling for a de-escalation of tensions.

However, a new CNBC poll shows some CEOs and executives have kept quiet about the events unfolding in Minneapolis, reflecting that many leaders across the country are still considering the situation — and the risks of making public comments.

Of the 34 leaders across C-suite functions who took a CNBC flash survey regarding corporate response to what has transpired in Minneapolis, only one said their organization had spoken out publicly about the situation.