MN - Alex Pretti dead after Minneapolis shooting involving immigration agents, US media report, January 24, 2026

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Federal agents kill another person in Minneapolis, officials say, prompting clash with protesters​

A person is dead after a shooting in Minneapolis earlier on Saturday involving federal immigration agents from Customs and Border Protection, a U.S. official with knowledge of the incident tells CBS News.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he has spoken to the White House "after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning."

"Minnesota has had it. This is sickening. The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now," Walz said.

The shooting occurred near Nicollet Avenue and 26th Street in south Minneapolis. City officials identified the victim as a man. Federal agents and protesters are clashing in the area, and WCCO reporter Adam Duxter confirmed agents deployed chemical irritants.

Bovino, some Border Patrol agents to leave Minneapolis soon, sources tell CBS News

U.S. Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and some of his agents are expected to soon leave the Minneapolis area, two sources familiar with the move told CBS News Monday.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[JennieM]

Minneapolis officials to hold news conference soon​

Minneapolis city leaders are holding a news conference shortly.

We expect it to start at 12:30 EST (17:30 GMT).

Minneapolis live: Protesters gather in Minneapolis as governor calls on Trump to remove agents after shooting

Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, was killed by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis on Saturday.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[JennieM]

<modsnip: article was updated.​

Minneapolis live: Protesters gather in Minneapolis as governor calls on Trump to remove agents after shooting

Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, was killed by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis on Saturday.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

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Federal agents point weapons at protesters after agents allegedly shot a protestor amid a scuffle to arrest him on January 24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Brandon Bell / Getty Images​

By WCCO Staff

Shooting comes one day after massive march in downtown Minneapolis​

Saturday's shooting comes one day after tens of thousands of people marched through downtown Minneapolis to protest ICE's presence in the city.

Exact numbers are not known, but organizers expected 50,000 people to attend the march, which started near U.S. Bank Stadium and ended with a rally at Target Center.

Demonstrators participate in a rally and march during an "ICE Out" day of protest on January 23, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Stephen Maturen / Getty Images

Bovino, some Border Patrol agents to leave Minneapolis soon, sources tell CBS News

U.S. Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and some of his agents are expected to soon leave the Minneapolis area, two sources familiar with the move told CBS News Monday.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[MrsWatson]

Rolling coverage from The Guardian.

ETA: Helps to include the link.

Minneapolis shooting: Tim Walz condemns ‘federal occupation’ as victim identified as Alex Pretti – latest updates

Minnesota governor decries ‘federal occupation’ after another deadly shooting less than three weeks after ICE officer killed Renee Good in city

www.theguardian.com

 

[Summerliz03]

Man shot by federal agents in Minneapolis has died, say multiple reports

Fatal shooting comes less than three weeks after Renee Good was killed by federal immigration agent in city

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Federal agent shot and killed armed man, Homeland Security tells BBC​

Sakshi Venkatraman
US reporter

The US Department of Homeland Security has confirmed to the BBC that a federal officer shot and killed a man in Minneapolis at 09:05 local time (15:05GMT) this morning.

Spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin says Border Patrol officers were carrying out a "targeted operation" on an "illegal alien wanted for violent assault" when someone approached with a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun.

"The officers attempted to disarm the suspect but the armed suspect violently resisted," McLaughlin says.

"Fearing for his life and the lives and safety of fellow officers, an agent fired defensive shots. Medics on scene immediately delivered medical aid to the subject but was pronounced dead at the scene."

McLaughlin adds the suspect had two magazines and no identification, and that protestors arrived on the scene afterwards "to obstruct and assault law enforcement".

Minneapolis live: Protesters gather in Minneapolis as governor calls on Trump to remove agents after shooting

Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, was killed by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis on Saturday.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Summerliz03]

Here’s a live webcam from YouTube of the coverage in the area as it seems there’s still federal agents and protestors on the scene and reports of some clashes and tear gas being deployed.

 

[JennieM]

Live coverage at the WCCO YouTube page.​

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Mayor, police chief to speak at news conference​

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Brian O'Hara plan to speak about Saturday's killing at a news conference.

A release from the city said the mayor is "demanding that ICE leave the city and state immediately."

The news conference is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. You can watch it live on CBS News Minnesota or the WCCO YouTube page.

Bovino, some Border Patrol agents to leave Minneapolis soon, sources tell CBS News

U.S. Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and some of his agents are expected to soon leave the Minneapolis area, two sources familiar with the move told CBS News Monday.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[MrsWatson]

It's legal with a permit to open carry in Minnesota. Just because he was carrying a gun, doesn't mean it was out and he was threatening someone with it.

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[JennieM]

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WCCO reporters confirm chemical irritants deployed​

WCCO reporters Frankie McLister and Adam Duxter are on the scene along Nicollet Avenue in south Minneapolis and confirm that chemical irritant has been deployed as outraged crowds gather on the scene, some carrying signs and at least one other carrying an American flag hung upside down in the signal for extreme distress.

By WCCO Staff

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Video shows scuffle, apparent gunshots​

WCCO has reviewed apparent video of Saturday's shooting.

The video, which WCCO is working to verify, shows several federal agents scuffling with someone in the street, followed by the sound of several gunshots before the agents scatter.
By Anthony Bettin

Bovino, some Border Patrol agents to leave Minneapolis soon, sources tell CBS News

U.S. Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and some of his agents are expected to soon leave the Minneapolis area, two sources familiar with the move told CBS News Monday.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[Summerliz03]

I can’t post it here, but there’s a video of the victims wife who was on the scene when the shooting happened. I’m sure it will be picked up by the media soon, it’s extremely hard to watch.

 

[MrsWatson]

Steve From Agenda Free TV is Live.

 

[JennieM]

I think they just said it is a 37-yr old male. White male. American citizen.

 

[JennieM]

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A news conference by Minneapolis officials has started.

We're first hearing from city police chief Brian O'Hara. Mayor Jacob Frey is also present.

Minneapolis live: Protesters gather in Minneapolis as governor calls on Trump to remove agents after shooting

Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, was killed by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis on Saturday.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Summerliz03]

I think they just said it is a 37-yr old male.

It’s very chaotic because everything is still currently happening but I think there’s 2 different incidents. There’s the 51 year old man who was shot multiple times on the ground by ICE and then during the protests that immediately followed the shooting, another man was tackled to the ground by ICE and can be heard shouting that he was an American citizen and asking ICE if they were going to kill him.

 

[Mo Thuairim]

Victim shot dead was 37-year-old man believed to be US citizen - police chief

The man shot dead in Minneapolis today was a 37-year-old white man and a Minneapolis resident believed to be a US citizen, says Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara.

One person dies in Minneapolis shooting involving federal agents

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says he has spoken to the White House about the shooting, calling it "horrific" and "sickening".

www.bbc.com

 

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Federal immigration crackdown an 'invasion', says mayor

Frey describes the federal immigration crackdown as an "invasion" of masked agents who have a sense of impunity.

He appeals directly to President Trump, asking him to "be a leader".

"Put Minneapolis, put America first," he says, adding that the president should "take action now and remove these federal agents".

'How many more Americans need to die for this operation to end?' asks mayor​

Speaking next is Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who says: "How many more residents, how many more Americans need to die or get badly hurt for this operation to end?"

He says this sort of operation is "not creating safety in our city".

Minneapolis live: Protesters gather in Minneapolis as governor calls on Trump to remove agents after shooting

Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, was killed by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis on Saturday.

www.bbc.co.uk

Moments ago at this conference he urged residents to: “Stand with Minneapolis. Stand up for America. Recognize that your children will ask what side you were on. Your grandchildren will ask what you did to act to prevent this from happening again … What did you do to protect your nation?”

He added: “This is not what America is about. This is not a partisan issue. This is an American issue. This administration and everyone involved in this operation should be reflecting. They should be reflecting right now and asking: what exactly are you accomplishing?”

Minneapolis shooting: Tim Walz condemns ‘federal occupation’ as victim identified as Alex Pretti – latest updates

Minnesota governor decries ‘federal occupation’ after another deadly shooting less than three weeks after ICE officer killed Renee Good in city

www.theguardian.com

 

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Minneapolis police chief Brian O'Hara said the person who was shot and killed was a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry.

A spokesperson for DHS said in a statement that the man threatened agents with his firearm.

O'Hara also said traffic tickets are the man's only prior violations of the law.

Live updates: Federal agent shoots and kills man in Minneapolis, officials say

Officials confirmed that a federal agent shot a person in south Minneapolis, prompting a heavy law-enforcement response, street closures and sharp condemnation from Gov. Tim Walz.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[Summerliz03]

There’s a video going around (I’ll share when it’s in MSM) of the man who was killed standing completely still in the street next to the sidewalk, clearly holding up a cell phone and filming the officers. Several agents approach him and thats where the altercation begins. The person filming is in a car driving by, so the car continues on and doesn’t capture the rest of the altercation or him being shot.