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

[LAborn]

This video stops at key points.

https://www.reddit.com/r/stpaul/comments/1qlxr14/ice_in_mn_today

 

[Inthedetails]

One must ask, if Trump wasn't fully in support of ICE actions (and behind the orders), why didn't he change policy after the 1st murder? Instead he deployed MORE agents into MN. After the 2nd murder, he continues to blame the victims themselves and doesn't withdraw forces. Who then is ultimately responsible for both deaths? jmo

As of early January, 2000 ICE agents have been sent to Minnesota. (It might higher now as I think they sent MORE after they killed Renee Good).

Two U.S. citizens and residents of the state have been killed by agents.

The feds could declare victory and leave.

jmo

2,000 federal agents sent to Minneapolis area to carry out 'largest immigration operation ever,' ICE says

The surge dramatically expands the federal law enforcement footprint in Minnesota amid heightened political and community tensions.

www.pbs.org

 

[Inthedetails]

BBM:

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of Minnesota’s lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s illegal and inhumane enforcement tactics during its deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patrol to the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

https://www.mass.gov/news/ag-campbell-challenges-militarized-and-illegal-deployments-of-federal-immigration-officers-in-minnesota

 

[Inthedetails]

Hundreds of Tucsonans braved the rain Saturday to protest against ICE, marching from Freedom Park to CBP headquarters following the deadly shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minnesota.

“You know, after I saw what happened today up in Minneapolis, I feel like I couldn’t stay home,” said protestor Lisa Steinmeyer.

Tucson protestors rally following deadly shooting in Minneapolis

Protestors marched from Freedom Park to CBP Headquarters, blocking the intersection of Swan and Golf Links.

www.kold.com

 

[LAborn]

As of early January, 2000 ICE agents have been sent to Minnesota. (It might higher now as I think they sent MORE after they killed Renee Good).

Two U.S. citizens and residents of the state have been killed by agents.

The feds could declare victory and leave.

jmo

2,000 federal agents sent to Minneapolis area to carry out 'largest immigration operation ever,' ICE says

The surge dramatically expands the federal law enforcement footprint in Minnesota amid heightened political and community tensions.

www.pbs.org

Killing two innocent US citizens could never be declared a "victory", unless by a demented madman/madwoman. jmo

 

[Inthedetails]

Border Patrol Cmdr. Bovino to hold Sunday news conference​

Greg Bovino, commander at large of the U.S. Border Patrol, will hold a news conference Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis one day after his officers fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti.

• When: 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25.
• How to watch: It streamed in full on YouTube.

Border Patrol kills Alex Pretti in Minneapolis; judge grants restraining order against DHS

U.S. District Court Judge Eric Tostrud granted a temporary restraining order against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Saturday, barring the department from altering or destroying evidence in the killing of Alex Pretti in south Minneapolis.

www.cbsnews.com

Not sure if 1pm is Eastern time or Central Time. Please update the thread if anyone finds out. tia.

 

[nhmemorymaker]

If you watch independent journalists who have been out there in freezing temps since the protests began a month ago, you'll see the REAL America. They interview participants who represent us. We are smart, brave, compassionate, empathetic, strong, just. We know the constitution and we know the law. We have a moral compass. We look out for our neighbors. The current federal government is an abomination, and does not represent the majority.

We MUST keep trying to show and listen to the REAL America.....
We ARE here, and we are so sick of all this.

Is this what THEY want? A Civil War....

 

[Inthedetails]

Headline says it all:

Videos and witness accounts of deadly Minneapolis shooting at odds with official statements​

Border Patrol kills Alex Pretti in Minneapolis; judge grants restraining order against DHS

U.S. District Court Judge Eric Tostrud granted a temporary restraining order against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Saturday, barring the department from altering or destroying evidence in the killing of Alex Pretti in south Minneapolis.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[Emerald1328]

Ten shots in the back, no less

With the final 6 coming as he was laying lifeless on his stomach.

 

[Inthedetails]

We MUST keep trying to show and listen to the REAL America.....
We ARE here, and we are so sick of all this.

Is this what THEY want? A Civil War....

Respond with peaceful protests, non-violent resistance, loud voices.....but not war.


MY OPINION.

 

[Inthedetails]

I listen to Heather Cox Richardson, an expert on American history.

In this podcast she explains "these actions are based in racist beliefs that POC are invading and taking over white people who are going to destroy it. And anyone standing up for POC are also an enemy". [paraphrasing]

Demented and sick.

What makes USA the USA is the Constitution, not the color of skin of the people who live here or their country of origin.

Stating the obvious, I know.

jmopinion

 

[Inthedetails]

Border Patrol commander-at-large Gregory Bovino praised the agents who were involved in the shooting of anti-ICE protester Alex Pretti — and said they are the real victims of the fatal melee in Minneapolis.

Border Patrol chief Bovino praises agents in Minneapolis shooting— says they are ‘victims’ after Alex Pretti interfered with them

Footage indicated that Pretti’s gun was taken away after officers pinned him to the ground.One video showed an officer holding the weapon.

nypost.com

No words.

jmo

 

[LAborn]

Border Patrol commander-at-large Gregory Bovino praised the agents who were involved in the shooting of anti-ICE protester Alex Pretti — and said they are the real victims of the fatal melee in Minneapolis.

Border Patrol chief Bovino praises agents in Minneapolis shooting— says they are ‘victims’ after Alex Pretti interfered with them

Footage indicated that Pretti’s gun was taken away after officers pinned him to the ground.One video showed an officer holding the weapon.

nypost.com

No words.

jmo

All anyone will hear from the current administration is lies, and doubling down on lies. Which in this case, will make it more unsafe for the public because the murderous ICE agents will believe more than ever they can just kill peaceful protesters and get away with it. They are NOT immune from prosecution though, not sure they realize it.

 

[Inthedetails]

Gun Owners of America respond (sorry about the formatting - it is how it copied from the source).

We are saddened by the loss of life in Minneapolis, Minnesota earlier today during a federal law-enforcement operation. Because details remain limited and facts are still emerging, it is essential that
@theJusticeDept
conduct a complete, transparent, and prompt investigation so the public can fully understand what occurred and maintain confidence in the rule of law.Furthermore, we condemn the untoward comments of
@USAttyEssayli
. Federal agents are not "highly likely" to be "legally justified" in "shooting" concealed carry licensees who approach while lawfully carrying a firearm. The Second Amendment protects Americans' right to bear arms while protesting—a right the federal government must not infringe upon.Finally, the Left must stop antagonizing
@ICEgov
and
@CBP
agents who are taking criminals off the streets and play a crucial role in protecting communities and upholding the rule of law.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2015178191715893725

 

[Inthedetails]

According to DHS and Border Patrol leadership, the agent involved is an eight‑year veteran of the agency. No further biographical details, disciplinary history or prior use‑of‑force incidents involving the agent have been disclosed publicly.

Who is the federal agent who shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis? What we know

The Border Patrol agent who shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis has not been identified. What officials have said—and what remains unclear.

www.newsweek.com

 

[LAborn]

According to DHS and Border Patrol leadership, the agent involved is an eight‑year veteran of the agency. No further biographical details, disciplinary history or prior use‑of‑force incidents involving the agent have been disclosed publicly.

Who is the federal agent who shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis? What we know

The Border Patrol agent who shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis has not been identified. What officials have said—and what remains unclear.

www.newsweek.com

What about the others in that pack? I want to know who all of them are. Also there were TWO who emptied their guns on Alex's lifeless body. Who are they?

 

[Emerald1328]

What exactly were they doing?? We're they planting evidence? I can't come up with a reason why they did that....

At best, they were looking for the weapon they thought was still on him so they could secure it to give him medical aid.

At worst, and I what I think is most likely, they realized that something had gone very wrong on their part and they were panicking, hoping the gun was underneath him so they could say “see, he had a gun pulled out, we were justified!”

IMO

Edit to prevent misunderstanding:

It’s clear that the gun was removed from Alex before they shot him, I was just responding to what I thought was going through the agents’ minds when they were doing that.

 

[LAborn]

At best, they were looking for the weapon they thought was still on him so they could secure it to give him medical aid.

At worst, and I what I think is most likely, they realized that something had gone very wrong on their part and they were panicking, hoping the gun was underneath him so they could say “see, he had a gun pulled out, we were justified!”

IMO

They removed Alex's gun BEFORE they murdered him. I posted video of it above.

 

[LAborn]

This MN resident works in video and highlighted the gun and Alex's hands throughout. It shows the agent taking the gun BEFORE they murdered Alex. Alex's hands were above his head and attempting to keep his head from hitting the ground.

https://www.reddit.com/r/evilwhenthe/comments/1qmdz4s/highlighting_alex_prettis_hands_and_gun

 

[sunspun]

At best, they were looking for the weapon they thought was still on him so they could secure it to give him medical aid.

At worst, and I what I think is most likely, they realized that something had gone very wrong on their part and they were panicking, hoping the gun was underneath him so they could say “see, he had a gun pulled out, we were justified!”

IMO

I'm sorry, but I think they were trying to find his identification. Since they needed to know who they had just killed, and they could see he wasn't going to be able to tell them himself.

Looking for ID seems the obvious reason to me.

But I'm sure they would've been thrilled to find drugs on him or anything else they could use to disparage their victim.