NPR • 1/24/2026 – 1/25/2026

A 37-year-old man named Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis. Pretti, who was a registered nurse working in the intensive care unit at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, died in the hospital after suffering multiple gunshot wounds, according to Minneapolis police chief Brian O'Hara. The incident occurred on a Saturday and was captured on video, which shows the moments leading up to the shooting. This shooting marks the second deadly incident involving federal officers in Minneapolis within less than a month. The involvement of federal immigration officers in the shooting has raised concerns and questions among community members and activists, particularly amid ongoing anti-ICE protests that have been occurring in the city for several weeks. The community's reaction to this tragic event has added to the ongoing discourse regarding federal actions in local jurisdictions. Multiple news outlets, including NPR, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, Deutsche Welle, and CBS News, have reported on the incident, confirming the identity of the victim and the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The serious nature of the event has implications for federal law enforcement practices in urban areas, as community members express their concerns over the actions of federal officers. The incident has drawn significant attention, highlighting the tensions between federal law enforcement and local communities. As investigations continue, the community remains engaged in discussions about the impact of federal actions on public safety and civil rights.
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