In Minneapolis on Saturday, January 24, 2026, 37‑year‑old Alex Jeffrey Pretti — a registered ICU nurse, U.S. citizen, and neighbor to many in his community. Was shot and killed by a federal Border Patrol agent during a large federal immigration enforcement operation. The confrontation occurred amid protests and ongoing tension between federal agents and local residents, which had already intensified following a separate fatal shooting earlier in January. The tragedy has sparked deep divisions in public opinion, sharp criticisms from neighbors and family, and conflicting narratives from government officials…In Minneapolis on Saturday, January 24, 2026, 37‑year‑old Alex Jeffrey Pretti — a registered ICU nurse, U.S. citizen, and neighbor to many in his community.

Was shot and killed by a federal Border Patrol agent during a large federal immigration enforcement operation. The confrontation occurred amid protests and ongoing tension between federal agents and local residents, which had already intensified following a separate fatal shooting earlier in January.

The tragedy has sparked deep divisions in public opinion, sharp criticisms from neighbors and family, and conflicting narratives from government officials — making the Pretti case one of the most widely discussed law‑enforcement incidents in recent U.S. memory.

A Neighbor’s Perspective: “He Was a Wonderful Person”
Residents who knew Pretti personally have described him as warm, helpful, and community‑oriented. A neighbor who lived in the apartment below him said Pretti was a “wonderful person” with “a great heart.”