37-Year-Old Alex Pretti Identified as Man
Fatal Shooting During Immigration Operation
A man was shot and killed by a federal immigration officer during an
enforcement operation in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026.
Authorities said the man was armed,
and DHS described the situation as “evolving” while reviewing details.
What Video and Officials Show
Bystander video reviewed by AP showed officers confronting and
restraining the man before gunshots were heard.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz confirmed the
shooting happened amid a broader federal immigration crackdown.
Who He Was
Family identified the man as Alex Jeffrey Pretti,
a 37-year-old U.S. citizen and ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital.
A colleague said, “He wanted to help people… I’m just stunned.”
His mother said he was deeply troubled by recent federal actions.
Context and Fallout
Pretti’s death followed another ICE-involved fatal shooting weeks earlier,
intensifying protests and scrutiny.
His father said, “He cared about people deeply,”
and believed protesting was his way of showing that care.
