Political leaders and communities across Minnesota and beyond are reacting to the fatal shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, during a federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis in late January 2026. The incident has intensified scrutiny of federal enforcement tactics, the use of force, and the transparency of related investigations.
According to officials, the shooting occurred during a targeted enforcement action on a residential street. Multiple bystander videos show a tense confrontation, with Pretti standing near officers before a single gunshot was fired. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Federal authorities are reviewing body-camera footage, videos, and forensic evidence, and the officer involved has been placed on administrative leave.
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