- U.S. Federal immigration agents shot and killed Alex Jeffrey Pretti, 37, an intensive care nurse, during a federal operation in Minneapolis on Saturday.
- This marks the second fatal federal immigration-related shooting in the city in January, following the death of Renee Good on January 7.
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that agents acted in self-defense, claiming Pretti approached with a handgun, though bystander videos show him holding a phone, not a weapon, while attempting to help other protesters from being pushed to the ground. Video footage shows Pretti being restrained by multiple agents, followed by shots fired at his back.
- Pretti was a lawful gun owner with a permit and had no criminal record beyond minor traffic violations.
- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called for an immediate end to the federal immigration operation.
- DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended the officers, calling the incident an attack and blaming Pretti for interfering with law enforcement.
US Federal Agents Kill Another Citizen in Minneapolis Immigration Crackdown
