📍 Minneapolis — what we know so far (Jan. 24, 2026)
Today a man shot and killed by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis has been identified as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, 37, of south Minneapolis. He was an intensive-care nurse at the VA hospital, a U.S. citizen, and — according to local officials — a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry.
DHS says agents were conducting an immigration enforcement operation when they encountered him, and that he “approached” them armed and resisted efforts to disarm him.
But multiple sources and video reviewed show a much murkier situation:
• Bystander footage appears to show Pretti with a phone first, not a gun.
• Some videos and witness accounts suggest he was tackled and pepper-sprayed, then shot as he was being restrained.
• State officials and community members are pushing for full transparency and an independent investigation.
This is the second fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by federal agents in Minneapolis in three weeks, and tensions are high.
🔥 Key point: Initial narratives that popped up before his name was known are now competing with conflicting official and independent accounts. Jumping straight to a fixed interpretation risks spreading misinformation — or missing the full picture. Let’s let investigations unfold and judge later based on verified facts, not first impressions.