Alex Pretti shot at by 2 different federal agents in Minnesota: report

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseJanuary 28, 2026 at 11:17 AM

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A Department of Homeland Security report revealed that two federal officers fired their weapons during the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis over the weekend. The incident involved a US Border Patrol agent and a Customs and Border Protection officer who discharged their weapons after a struggle with Pretti on an icy street. According to the report, a Border Patrol agent yelled, "He's got a gun" before the shooting occurred. The report does not specify how many shots were fired or whether bullets from both officers struck Pretti. The shooting has sparked protests and condemnation, prompting President Trump to call for an investigation and suggest a potential de-escalation of immigration enforcement in the city.

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Congress 40% Donald Trump 60% Customs and Border Protection 60% United States Border Patrol ×270% Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 70% Minneapolis ×380% Alex Pretti ×590%

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