# Minneapolis shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/minneapolis-shooting-of-alex-pretti-by-federal-agents
> Updated: 2026-08-25T11:59:38.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

On January 24, 2026, Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive-care nurse at a Veterans Affairs facility in Minneapolis, was shot and killed by Customs and Border Protection agents during a federal immigration-enforcement operation known as ‘Operation Metro Surge’. 

Initial reports from the Department of Homeland Security described the incident as a ‘violent riot’ and labeled Pretti a gunman. However, video evidence later contradicted these claims, showing Pretti—who held a Minnesota concealed-carry permit—never drew his weapon. Footage indicates Pretti was recording the scene, attempted to help a woman who was shoved into him, and was wrestled to the ground before agents opened fire. Further evidence suggests an officer removed Pretti’s legally permitted firearm while he was on the ground shortly before approximately 10 shots were fired.

The incident sparked protests and a memorial stop during the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee’s Roll 4 Justice tour. Seven months after the shooting, Pretti’s family has publicly demanded justice and accountability regarding the use of lethal force by federal agents. In an interview with ABC News, the family expressed frustration over a lack of transparency and delays in legal consequences. They also criticized President Trump for labeling Pretti an ‘agitator’ and ‘insurrectionist’ on social media, describing the remarks as ‘unpresidential.’

The Department of Justice has since opened a federal civil rights investigation into the shooting, involving both the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security.

## Claims

- The family of Alex Pretti is seeking accountability for his death. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Video shows an officer removed Pretti's legally permitted firearm while he was on the ground before approximately 10 shots were fired. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Alex Pretti was an American citizen and an ICU nurse for the Department of Veterans Affairs. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- The shooting occurred during the Trump administration's 'Operation Metro Surge' immigration crackdown. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- Alex Pretti was shot and killed by two federal immigration officers in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The Department of Justice opened a federal civil rights investigation into the shooting. (single source)
- Donald Trump called Alex Pretti an 'agitator' and 'insurrectionist' on Truth Social. (single source)
- The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's office ruled Pretti's death as a homicide. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Alex Pretti family seeks justice after fatal Minneapolis shooting by federal agents

The family of Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse shot by federal agents in Minneapolis, is seeking accountability seven months after his death during an immigration crackdown.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alex-pretti-family-seeks-accountability-after-minneapolis-shooting

### 2026-07-28: Alex Pretti, Minneapolis Nurse Killed by Immigration Agents Sparks Protests

Nurse Alex Pretti was killed by CBP agents during a Minneapolis immigration raid; the incident spurred protests and a Roll 4 Justice memorial stop.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alex-pretti-minneapolis-nurse-killed-by-immigration-agents-sparks-protests

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