On January 24, 2026, federal Border Patrol agents fatally shot a Minneapolis man, Alex Pretti, after video of the confrontation circulated online, sparking intense protests and clashes with law enforcement. (en.wikipedia.org) Walz said Minnesota is compiling a “log of evidence” to support future prosecutions of federal agents, urged protesters to remain peaceful, and called for removal of roughly 3,000 federal agents deployed to the state. (forbes.com) Officials said state investigators were initially blocked from the scene and local leaders declared an unlawful assembly as crowd‑control measures were used. (theverge.com) State and federal investigations into the shooting are ongoing and evidence is collected. (en.wikipedia.org)
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Breaking: Border Patrol fatally shot Minneapolis man Alex Pretti on Jan 24, 2026. Video ignited protests and clashes; Gov. Walz is compiling evidence, urged calm and called for federal agents to leave. According to AP. Thoughts? Comment. (apnews.com)
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Federal agents shot and killed a man during an immigration operation in south Minneapolis, prompting protests and a heavy federal presence. DHS said the man approached Border Patrol officers with a handgun during an attempted arrest; officials say medics pronounced him dead at the scene. In response to the shooting, a self-described ANTIFA member posted on social media urging followers to arm themselves and “suit up, boots on the ground,” denouncing ICE and federal agents as “Nazi gunmen.” City leaders urged calm as investigators and federal authorities review video and witness accounts while the incident fuels heightened tensions and alarm. (startribune.com)
On January 24, 2026, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz demanded that President Trump remove federal immigration agents from Minnesota after the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis during a U.S. enforcement operation. Walz called the presence of federal agents a “federal occupation,” activated the National Guard, and demanded a state-led investigation into the shooting, which witnesses and video have said contradict federal accounts. The killing sparked large protests and clashes with law enforcement, including use of tear gas, and intensified partisan debate after the White House defended the agents. Walz urged federal withdrawal to restore local trust and safety. (theguardian.com)
