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

[Cryptic]

Hoping it leads to state and local law enforcement doing their job of providing support to federal law enforcement during their operations, with state and local law enforcement no longer standing down, and creating a safe perimeter around the operation zone of federal law enforcement officers who are conducting their operations. Doing their job.

Though this would be ideal, I don't think its going to happen as local governments can always give the vague "lack of resources" excuse.

 

[Inthedetails]

Though this would be ideal, I don't think its going to happen as local governments can always give the vague "lack of resources" excuse.

There are 3000 federal agents in Minnesota. They can create their own dang perimeter without taking local officers away from serving the community.


My opinion

 

[kuromiiiilove]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2015975786608542130

Kaitlyn Collins with CNN interviewing a veteran Alex cared for.

 

[tlcya]

Bovino is losing his "commander" title, federal officials told NBC News, and will return to the border in El Centro, California, to resume his previous job as sector chief there.
Live updates: Bovino set to leave Minneapolis as Trump reshuffles immigration operation

An unnamed source told Reuters that Bovino had been stripped of his specially created title of “commander at large” of the Border Patrol, but the Department of Homeland Security has pushed back on the demotion reports. “Chief Gregory Bovino has NOT been relieved of his duties,” the DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said, pointing to earlier comments from the White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, praising Bovino as a “key part of the president’s team and a great American”.
Bovino’s future in doubt as White House walks back initial claims about Alex Pretti – US politics live

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., urged Trump in a post to X to "immediately fire" Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
[snip]
Fetterman had been one of the handful of Democrats who voted to confirm Noem to her cabinet position.
Sen. John Fetterman calls for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to be fired

 

[statt#1]

What is not true? You posted a bunch of links and I clicked on them and skimmed them, but don't have time to read through all of them. So I'm curious, what about this statement is false: "He had every right to carry a gun wherever he went, per the Constitution."

Are you saying he didn't have a right to carry a gun? He was on a public street. He was at a protest that was actually peaceful until ICE began their shenanigans. He never brandished the gun nor did he threaten to, as far as we know from media reports.

So what part of my statement is false?

MOO.

A license to carry a firearm, or other terms used, a concealed carry permit, etc. does not give a person a "right to carry a gun wherever". There are restrictions, schools, courthouses, government buildings, bars, and numerous other locations, varying from state to state. So it's simply not true that a person in the U.S. as per the Constitution has a right to carry a gun wherever.

 

[Inthedetails]

A license to carry a firearm, or other terms used, a concealed carry permit, etc. does not give a person a "right to carry a gun wherever". There are restrictions, schools, courthouses, government buildings, bars, and numerous other locations, varying from state to state. So it's simply not true that a person in the U.S. as per the Constitution has a right to carry a gun wherever.

In this situation, Pretti had a right to carry the gun where and when he was. He carried it safely and never touched it during the encounter.

jmopinion

 

[Inthedetails]

Federal investigators are reviewing body camera footage related to the killing of Alex Pretti, the 37-year-old nurse who was fatally shot in Minneapolis on Saturday by federal agents involved in President Trump’s immigration crackdown.

“There is body camera footage from multiple angles, which investigators are currently reviewing,” the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement to The New York Times on Monday...

The evidence is being stored in a secure evidence room at the F.B.I.’s Minneapolis field office, according to the memo. The document also stated that “CBP has preserved all relevant body-worn camera footage from the incident and will do so for 75 years,”

Minneapolis Live Updates: Trump Pulls Bovino From ICE Operations in Minnesota

President Trump said his border czar, Tom Homan, will direct ICE operations in Minnesota. Gregory Bovino, a Border Patrol official, is set to depart amid growing anger over a second fatal shooting by federal agents.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Hexe]

A license to carry a firearm, or other terms used, a concealed carry permit, etc. does not give a person a "right to carry a gun wherever". There are restrictions, schools, courthouses, government buildings, bars, and numerous other locations, varying from state to state. So it's simply not true that a person in the U.S. as per the Constitution has a right to carry a gun wherever.

Whatever does it have to Alex Pretti, who had full legal right to carry on the street?

 

[tlcya]

"Does the president agree with them?" ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Mary Bruce asked Leavitt during Monday's press briefing.

"Look, as I've said, I have not heard the president characterize Mr. Pretti in that way," Leavitt said. "However, I have heard the president say he wants to let the facts in the investigation lead itself."
White House distances Trump from provocative claims by Noem, others on Pretti shooting

When asked for comment, the White House referred POLITICO to Trump’s Truth Social post and to a post on X from the Department of Homeland Security, which claimed, “The officers attempted to disarm the suspect but the armed suspect violently resisted.”
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/01/24/minneapolis-shooting-ice-trump-democrats-00745630

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115951636521315703

https://twitter.com/x/status/2015115351797780500

 

[statt#1]

In this situation, Pretti had a right to carry the gun where and when he was. He carried it safely and never touched it during the encounter.

jmopinion

I do not deny this fact, never did. In my opinion the man made a poor choice to do so that day, and under the totality of circumstances. It is also my opinion that had he not had that firearm on his person, and inserted himself in to the incident, he would likely be alive today.

In my opinion, his firearm in this case played a critical role in how the event unfolded, and will likely be a point of consideration in the investigation.

 

[Jade]

Actually this would have never happened if ICE wasn’t eagerly incompetent attacking citizen taxpayers just because they’re perpetually pissed off bullies mentally capable of shoving a women to the ground.

Guess the ICE mental fitness screening proudly matches the Department of War Monger ideals of comportment.

ICE is over their head, there’s been rapid hiring, apparent inadequate training on protester rights and safety, maintaining mental health fitness in high tension situations among other modules.

LE is trained when dealing with civil protest that their job is that of ensuring safety, protecting First Amendment Rights, ensuring operational continuity, and de-escalating potential conflicts with the public they serve.

Engaging in conversation with protesters to understand concerns and clarify expectations on both sides; learning to interact with counter protesters to prevent violence.

“Observe, Breathe, Connect” method is taught.

Thin skinned cold as ice ICE should have left when their prey alluded them and let local sworn officers provide community safety and care for their protesting citizenry.

ICE are emboldened by belligerent leadership, anonymity, celebrated dehumanization of “enemies” leading to them thinking themselves above the people they serve ex.“boo hoo” comment.

US taxpayers dollars are allocated by the Senate for ICE officers salary.

ICE officers take an oath to protect US citizens.



Imo

 

[statt#1]

Whatever does it have to Alex Pretti, who had full legal right to carry on the street?

In my opinion very little, if nothing at all actually, however, the presence of the firearm after he inserted himself in to the situation, in my opinion, played a part in the events that unfolded, and also, in my opinion, it was a poor judgement call on his behalf.

 

[Inthedetails]

"Does the president agree with them?" ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Mary Bruce asked Leavitt during Monday's press briefing.

"Look, as I've said, I have not heard the president characterize Mr. Pretti in that way," Leavitt said. "However, I have heard the president say he wants to let the facts in the investigation lead itself."
White House distances Trump from provocative claims by Noem, others on Pretti shooting

When asked for comment, the White House referred POLITICO to Trump’s Truth Social post and to a post on X from the Department of Homeland Security, which claimed, “The officers attempted to disarm the suspect but the armed suspect violently resisted.”
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/01/24/minneapolis-shooting-ice-trump-democrats-00745630

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115951636521315703

https://twitter.com/x/status/2015115351797780500

As the protesters have been saying, documentation is essential. We saw and heard what leadership said following the shooting of Alex Pretti.

Now would be the time to say, "We apologize, we were rash in our assessment after the incident, we take the situation seriously, and we are making changes so it won't happen again."

jmo

 

[Strangeworld]

I do not deny this fact, never did. In my opinion the man made a poor choice to do so that day, and under the totality of circumstances. It is also my opinion that had he not had that firearm on his person, and inserted himself in to the incident, he wouldlikely be alive today.

In my opinion, his firearm in this case played a critical role in how the event unfolded, and will likely be a point of consideration in the investigation.

The victim blaming is continuing which is really disappointing.

 

[tlcya]

As the protesters have been saying, documentation is essential. We saw and heard what leadership said following the shooting of Alex Pretti.

Now would be the time to say, "We apologize, we were rash in our assessment after the incident, we take the situation seriously, and we are making changes so it won't happen again."

jmo

That is indeed what should happen. But we all know it won't.

 

[Hexe]

In my opinion, his firearm in this case played a critical role in how the event unfolded,

Excuse me, how exactly? Alex had his gun holstered, the video footage makes it pretty obvious. The agents seemed unaware of the fact he was carrying, until they searched him. And, let me remind you, they searched him after they already pepper sprayed and tackled him. And that they shot him after they took his gun away.

So please, explain me, how did that invisible and then absent gun could play any role in their decision to shoot Alex.

MOO

 

[303gmf]

I do not deny this fact, never did. In my opinion the man made a poor choice to do so that day, and under the totality of circumstances. It is also my opinion that had he not had that firearm on his person, and inserted himself in to the incident, he wouldlikely be alive today.

In my opinion, his firearm in this case played a critical role in how the event unfolded, and will likely be a point of consideration in the investigation.

Reeks of victim blaming and an abhorrent lack of compassion sadly

 

[Hexe]

In my opinion very little, if nothing at all actually, however, the presence of the firearm after he inserted himself in to the situation, in my opinion, played a part in the events that unfolded, and also, in my opinion, it was a poor judgement call on his behalf.

Let me quote my previous post:

Excuse me, how exactly? Alex had his gun holstered, the video footage makes it pretty obvious. The agents seemed unaware of the fact he was carrying, until they searched him. And, let me remind you, they searched him after they already pepper sprayed and tackled him. And that they shot him after they took his gun away.

So please, explain me, how did that invisible and then absent gun could play any role in their decision to shoot Alex.

Well?

MOO

 

[tlcya]

FBI reportedly has the victim's phone and footage on it has been preserved (allegedly)

Video New bystander and body camera video in Alex Pretti shooting

 

[Moonstrawbs]

These two facts are in my opinion critical to the case.

He inserted himself. And he was armed. Yes, a right to be armed, however, had he not been armed and not inserted himself into the situation when the woman was pushed down he'd likely be alive today.

The authoritarian bias is strong here. Jmo.