Fatal Shooting Occurs During Arrest Attempt Two federal officers—a Border Patrol agent and a Customs and Border Protection officer—fired Glock pistols while trying to detain ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, resulting in his death; the Border Patrol agent repeatedly shouted “He’s got a gun!” during the struggle [1][2][3][4]. Pretti resisted arrest, and body‑camera footage captured the exchange, though investigators have not confirmed whether both shots struck him [2][4]. The incident took place on January 27, 2026, and was reported to Congress within the legally mandated 72‑hour window [1][3].

Congressional Notice Triggers Agency Review The CBP Office of Professional Responsibility conducted a formal analysis of the body‑worn video and agency records, as required by law for any death in CBP custody [1][2][3][4]. The review confirmed the shouted warning and the two gunshots, and the findings were forwarded to the relevant congressional committees [1][3]. This rapid reporting underscores the agency’s statutory obligation to provide oversight bodies with timely information.

President Trump Deploys Border Czar Tom Homan In response to the killing—the second fatal shooting by immigration agents that month—President Donald Trump ordered “border czar” Tom Homan to assume control of Minnesota’s immigration enforcement [1][2][3][4]. Trump announced the move on January 27, 2026, and later claimed he had “great calls” with Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey while promising a “big investigation” into the shooting [2][3]. Homan’s assignment replaces Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and signals a shift in the administration’s crackdown strategy.

State Leaders Demand Impartial Probes Governor Walz, Mayor Frey, and Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara each met with Homan, describing the discussions as “productive” and urging unbiased investigations into the federal shootings [2][3][4]. The officials emphasized the need for transparency and community trust while cooperating with the newly appointed border czar [2][4]. Their meetings illustrate the tension between federal enforcement actions and local accountability demands.

Federal Judges Intervene in Related Immigration Cases Judge Fred Biery issued a temporary hold on the removal of a five‑year‑old Ecuadorian boy and his father detained in Minnesota, while Judge Patrick J. Schiltz ordered acting ICE director Todd Lyons to appear in court over repeated violations of court orders [1][4]. These judicial actions followed ICE’s attempted entry into the Ecuadorian consulate in Minneapolis, which Ecuador’s foreign ministry protested as a breach of diplomatic protocol [1][4]. The rulings reflect growing judicial scrutiny of ICE’s enforcement tactics amid the Pretti shooting controversy.