DOJ has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti, deputy AG says

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By MICHAEL BIESECKER, REBECCA SANTANA and ALANNA DURKIN RICHERJanuary 30, 2026 at 05:53 PM

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The Justice Department has launched a federal civil rights investigation into the death of Alex Pretti, who was shot and killed by Border Patrol officers in Minneapolis on Saturday. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the investigation, stating the DOJ will examine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The FBI will now lead the federal probe, according to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, with Homeland Security Investigations providing support. Customs and Border Protection, also part of DHS, is conducting its own internal investigation into the shooting. Pretti's family, through their attorney, seeks a fair and impartial investigation into his death.

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