Minneapolis shooting of protester sparks national investigations, protests
PUBLISHED Jan 24, 2026, 4:19 PM ET
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Minneapolis — Federal agents shot and killed Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse, during a Department of Homeland Security enforcement operation on January 24, 2026. Officials from DHS and Customs and Border Protection described the incident as defensive, saying agents fired after a subject resisted disarmament. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara and family members reported Pretti held a legal permit to carry and had no serious criminal record. Governor Tim Walz activated the state National Guard and called for a state-led probe, while protests and statements from local officials followed nationwide. Based on 6 articles reviewed and research.
By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- 7th January 2026: Renee Good killed in a prior ICE-involved incident, increasing scrutiny of federal enforcement.
- 24th January 2026: DHS agents shot and killed Alex Jeffrey Pretti during an enforcement action in Minneapolis.
- 24th–25th January 2026: Family identified Pretti as a 37-year-old VA ICU nurse and lawful permit holder; bystander videos circulated.
- Shortly after: Governor Tim Walz activated the Minnesota National Guard and demanded a state investigation into the shooting.
- Same weekend: Protests occurred in multiple cities, including Tampa; local officials called for independent, transparent probes.
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Civil rights organizations and local officials received increased public attention and leverage to press for investigations and oversight.
Alex Pretti's family and Minneapolis communities experienced loss and heightened tensions following the shooting and federal enforcement actions.
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Federal agents fatally shot a 37-year-old nurse in Minneapolis as he tried to protect a woman
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Minneapolis shooting of protester sparks national investigations, protests
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