US Edition2 federal officers fired shots during encounter that killed Alex Pretti, DHS tells Congress
Two federal officers fired Glock pistols during a struggle with Alex Pretti, who resisted arrest while carrying a handgun, according to a Department of Homeland Security report.
- On Jan 27, 2026, DHS told Congress that two federal officers fired shots during an encounter that killed ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- CBP's initial report says officers tried to detain Pretti, who resisted and a struggle ensued, during which a Border Patrol agent yelled `He's got a gun!` repeatedly.
- Investigators from CBP's Office of Professional Responsibility reviewed body-worn camera footage and agency documentation, and CBP said the Hennepin County Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy with official findings requested.
- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey met border czar Tom Homan Tuesday and called for impartial investigations into federal officers' shootings.
- New York Times analysis shows videos contradicting the government, with Alex Pretti restrained on his knees, while White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller called him `assassin` and President Donald Trump disputed this Tuesday.
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Two federal agents fired during the confrontation that killed intensive care nurse Alex Pretti during the weekend in Minneapolis, said a Customs and Border Protection official to Congress in a notice sent on Tuesday, while Ecuador’s Foreign Minister filed an objection saying immigration agents tried to enter the country’s consulate in the city without permission. The agents tried to arrest Pretti, but he resisted, which triggered a struggle, acc…
Two federal agents used their service weapon to shoot Alex Pretti, fatally wounded, according to a report by the US Department of Homeland Security, who does not support an allegation that the protestor wanted to "massacre the law enforcement forces".
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