Minneapolis shooting: DHS claims it's unlawful for protesters to carry gun
Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino claimed the man killed by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis was repeatedly shot because he had a loaded handgun. The man had a legal permit to carry a firearm, according to Minneapolis Police, but DHS has argued it is "unlawful" for protesters to bring a firearm to a demonstration. Alex Pretti, 37, was killed after being repeatedly shot by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis Saturday morning.
Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino claimed the man killed by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis was repeatedly shot because he had a loaded handgun. The man had a legal permit to carry a firearm, according to Minneapolis Police, but DHS has argued it is "unlawful" for protesters to bring a firearm to a demonstration. Alex Pretti, 37, was killed after being repeatedly shot by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis Saturday morning.
Minneapolis shooting: DHS claims, witness videos tell different stories
Alex Pretti, 37 of Minneapolis, was fatally shot Saturday morning by a Border Patrol agent after an immigration enforcement operation turned violent. DHS officials say their agents feared for their lives as Pretti was legally carrying a gun. Witness videos from the scene don't give a clear angle that federal agents were in danger. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has more.
Alex Pretti, 37 of Minneapolis, was fatally shot Saturday morning by a Border Patrol agent after an immigration enforcement operation turned violent. DHS officials say their agents feared for their lives as Pretti was legally carrying a gun. Witness videos from the scene don't give a clear angle that federal agents were in danger. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has more.
Minneapolis shooting: Mayor Frey filing restraining order to get ICE out
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the city will file a temporary restraining order on Monday in an effort to halt Operation Metro Surge and get federal agents out of Minnesota. FOX 9's Mary McGuire has more.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the city will file a temporary restraining order on Monday in an effort to halt Operation Metro Surge and get federal agents out of Minnesota. FOX 9's Mary McGuire has more.
Minneapolis shooting: Minnesota leaders calling for BCA to investigate
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating Saturday's fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Minnesota leaders want the BCA to investigate the incident, but thus far are being blocked. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more.
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating Saturday's fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Minnesota leaders want the BCA to investigate the incident, but thus far are being blocked. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more.
Minneapolis shooting: Alex Pretti killed by Border Patrol agent
Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident, was shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent after an immigration enforcement operation turned violent Saturday morning. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more and Pretti.
Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident, was shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent after an immigration enforcement operation turned violent Saturday morning. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more and Pretti.
Minneapolis shooting: Disconnect between DHS claim, witness video
A 37-year-old Minneapolis man was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent Saturday morning. FOX 9's Tim Blotz takes a look at how the DHS claims of self-defense appear to differ from eyewitness video. We also hear from the Minnesota Gun Owner's Caucus as Alex Pretti, the man killed, had a legal permit to carry a firearm.
A 37-year-old Minneapolis man was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent Saturday morning. FOX 9's Tim Blotz takes a look at how the DHS claims of self-defense appear to differ from eyewitness video. We also hear from the Minnesota Gun Owner's Caucus as Alex Pretti, the man killed, had a legal permit to carry a firearm.
Minneapolis shooting: Border Patrol fatally shoots Alex Pretti; witness video conflicts DHS
Federal Border Patrol agents fatally shot a Minneapolis man, 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti, Saturday morning. This is the third shooting involving federal agents this year, including that fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent on Jan. 7. Find live updates on the story here.
Federal Border Patrol agents fatally shot a Minneapolis man, 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti, Saturday morning. This is the third shooting involving federal agents this year, including that fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent on Jan. 7. Find live updates on the story here.
Minneapolis shooting: ICE operation turns violent, witnesses allege excessive force
A confrontation involving ICE agents in Minneapolis has raised concerns over the use of force and the accuracy of official statements.
A confrontation involving ICE agents in Minneapolis has raised concerns over the use of force and the accuracy of official statements.
Minneapolis shooting: Lawsuit demands DHS preserve evidence in Alex Pretti's death
State authorities are taking legal action to ensure evidence preservation in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti. The 37-year-old Minneapolis resident died in an incident involving a Border Patrol agent Saturday morning in south Minneapolis.
State authorities are taking legal action to ensure evidence preservation in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti. The 37-year-old Minneapolis resident died in an incident involving a Border Patrol agent Saturday morning in south Minneapolis.
Former CBP commissioner: Border Patrol 'wrong' unit for Minneapolis
The former Customs and Border Patrol commissioner says Border Patrol is the "wrong" unit for Minneapolis after an agent fatally shot protester Alex Pretti on Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis.
The former Customs and Border Patrol commissioner says Border Patrol is the "wrong" unit for Minneapolis after an agent fatally shot protester Alex Pretti on Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis shooting: What we know about Alex Pretti, the man killed by Border Patrol agent
Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was fatally shot Saturday morning by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis. Here's what's known about the Minneapolis resident.
Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was fatally shot Saturday morning by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis. Here's what's known about the Minneapolis resident.
Minneapolis shooting: Peaceful protests after Alex Pretti's killing
A large crowd is gathering in South Minneapolis to protest ICE and remember Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by Border Patrol on Saturday morning. Minneapolis officials have called for peaceful demonstrations, but have tapped the Minnesota National Guard to help.
A large crowd is gathering in South Minneapolis to protest ICE and remember Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by Border Patrol on Saturday morning. Minneapolis officials have called for peaceful demonstrations, but have tapped the Minnesota National Guard to help.
Minneapolis shooting: Memorial grows for Alex Pretti
A memorial is growing on Eat Street in South Minneapolis after Alex Pretti was fatally shot by Border Patrol on Saturday morning. Protests were a bit chaotic earlier in the day, but they are now calm and peaceful.
A memorial is growing on Eat Street in South Minneapolis after Alex Pretti was fatally shot by Border Patrol on Saturday morning. Protests were a bit chaotic earlier in the day, but they are now calm and peaceful.
Minneapolis shooting: Memorial starting near Alex Pretti's fatal shooting
A memorial is starting and people are gathering near the site where Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent Saturday morning in the area of 26th and Nicollet. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni is there with the latest.
A memorial is starting and people are gathering near the site where Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent Saturday morning in the area of 26th and Nicollet. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni is there with the latest.
Minneapolis shooting: Local officials call on ICE to leave
Local officials are calling on ICE to leave Minnesota after Border Patrol fatally shot a Minneapolis man Saturday morning. The National Guard is also coming in to help assist police as demonstrations against ICE continue.
Local officials are calling on ICE to leave Minnesota after Border Patrol fatally shot a Minneapolis man Saturday morning. The National Guard is also coming in to help assist police as demonstrations against ICE continue.
Minneapolis shooting: Who is Alex Pretti?
Alex Pretti, 37, of Minneapolis, was fatally shot by Border Patrol in Minneapolis on Saturday. He was an ICU nurse for the VA.
Alex Pretti, 37, of Minneapolis, was fatally shot by Border Patrol in Minneapolis on Saturday. He was an ICU nurse for the VA.
Minneapolis shooting: National Guard activated after man killed by Border Patrol
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has asked for assistance from the Minnesota National Guard after Saturday morning's fatal shooting of a 37-year-old man by a Border Patrol agent during a targeted immigration enforcement operation.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has asked for assistance from the Minnesota National Guard after Saturday morning's fatal shooting of a 37-year-old man by a Border Patrol agent during a targeted immigration enforcement operation.
Minneapolis shooting: Vigil being held for Alex Pretti
Alex Pretti was fatally shot by Border Patrol on Saturday morning. A vigil is being held near the scene of the shooting.
Alex Pretti was fatally shot by Border Patrol on Saturday morning. A vigil is being held near the scene of the shooting.
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Minneapolis shooting: Leaders call for ICE to leave MN [FULL]
Minneapolis city leaders and members of Congress are calling on ICE to leave Minnesota after the third federal agent-involved shooting in Minneapolis in a month.
Minneapolis city leaders and members of Congress are calling on ICE to leave Minnesota after the third federal agent-involved shooting in Minneapolis in a month.
ICE in Minnesota: MN politicians call for ICE to leave
Sen. Amy Klobuchar and other members of Minnesota's Congressional delegation at a press conference in Minneapolis called for ICE to leave Minnesota, saying the City of Minneapolis has been under "siege." Klobuchar also called on their Republican colleagues to stand with them.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar and other members of Minnesota's Congressional delegation at a press conference in Minneapolis called for ICE to leave Minnesota, saying the City of Minneapolis has been under "siege." Klobuchar also called on their Republican colleagues to stand with them.