What we know about fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis

BBC News - WorldEN 4 min read 100% complete January 25, 2026 at 05:19 AM

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On Saturday morning in Minneapolis, federal agents fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti, a US citizen and nurse, during what the Department of Homeland Security described as a "targeted" immigration enforcement operation. Authorities claim Pretti, who they allege had a handgun, resisted attempts to disarm him, leading agents to fire in self-defense. However, eyewitnesses, local officials, and Pretti's family dispute this account, stating he was holding a phone, not a weapon. Videos show Pretti filming agents before the shooting, during which an agent sprayed a substance in his eyes. The incident, which occurred near Nicollet Avenue and 26th Street, has sparked protests and renewed calls for federal agents to leave Minneapolis, especially following a similar fatal shooting two weeks prior.

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Trump administration 40% Nicollet Avenue 40% Renee Nicole Good 40% United States 50% Greg Bovino ×250% Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 70% Border Patrol ×375% Minneapolis ×380% Alex Pretti ×695%

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