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Trump Orders Review of Minneapolis Shooting, Signals Possible ICE Agent Withdrawal

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Fatal shooting of ICU nurse sparks national outcry On January 24 2026, Border Patrol agents shot 37‑year‑old ICU nurse Alex Pretti in south Minneapolis during an immigration enforcement operation; video released later shows Pretti holding a phone with no visible firearm, contradicting DHS claims he was brandishing a gun [1][2][3][4]. Pretti possessed a concealed‑carry permit but was not armed at the moment he was disarmed and shot [2][3]. The incident follows the January 7 killing of ICE detainee Renee Good, intensifying protests across Minnesota [3][4].

Federal self‑defense narrative clashes with video evidence DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin asserted agents fired in self‑defense after Pretti “violently resisted” disarmament and approached with a handgun [1][3][4]. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem echoed the claim that Pretti was “brandishing” a weapon [1]. Multiple video analyses, including CNN’s, captured an officer removing a gun from Pretti’s waistband before shots were fired, showing no indication that Pretti ever pointed a weapon [4][1].

Political leaders demand accountability and policy shifts President Donald Trump announced a full review of the shooting and hinted that ICE agents could be withdrawn from Minnesota, though he gave no timeline [1]. Governor Tim Walz condemned the federal operation, activated the National Guard, and called for ICE’s removal, labeling the incident “sickening” [2][3]. Republican and Democratic lawmakers, as well as the NRA, called for investigations, with some Republicans urging a joint probe and Democrats threatening to withhold DHS funding [1][4].

Legal battles over evidence and jurisdiction intensify Minnesota’s Attorney General Keith Ellison sued to block “Operation Metro Surge,” naming DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons as defendants; a federal judge denied an immediate restraining order but ordered preservation of evidence [2][3]. The state’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension was denied access to the crime scene despite a warrant, prompting further accusations of federal obstruction [1][4]. A hearing on the evidence‑preservation order is set for early next week in St. Paul [2].

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Jan 7, 2026 – ICE officer kills 37‑year‑old Renee Good in south Minneapolis, igniting statewide protests and setting a volatile backdrop for later federal‑state clashes over immigration enforcement [3].

Jan 24, 2026 – Federal Border Patrol agents fatally shoot ICU nurse Alex Pretti on Nicollet Avenue; video later shows Pretti holding a cellphone while an officer removes a handgun from his waistband before the shots are fired [2][4].

Jan 24‑25, 2026 – Minnesota’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is barred from the crime scene despite a judicial warrant; Attorney General Keith Ellison files a lawsuit and a federal judge orders preservation of all evidence, scheduling a hearing for Monday in St. Paul [3].

Jan 24‑25, 2026 – Governor Tim Walz condemns the operation as “sickening,” activates the National Guard, and urges President Trump to withdraw ICE agents from the state [4].

Jan 24‑25, 2026 – Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara confirms Pretti held a valid concealed‑carry permit, sees no evidence he brandished a weapon, and describes the immigration crackdown as exhausting for local police [4].

Jan 24‑25, 2026 – DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin asserts agents fired in self‑defense after Pretti “violently resisted” disarmament and was “brandishing” a handgun; DHS Secretary Kristi Noem repeats the claim despite video showing no visible gun [4][1].

Jan 24‑25, 2026 – Hundreds of protesters gather in sub‑zero temperatures; police deploy tear gas and flash‑bangs to disperse the crowd, intensifying the downtown standoff [2].

Jan 25, 2026 – The NRA rebukes Trump‑appointed prosecutor Bill Essayli’s pre‑judgment warning that approaching law enforcement with a gun justifies lethal force, urging the public to await a full investigation [2].

Jan 25, 2026 – White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt posts on X that Gov. Walz “does NOT believe in law and order,” while former President Barack Obama calls Pretti’s death a “heartbreaking tragedy” and urges federal cooperation with state officials [3].

Jan 26, 2026 – President Donald Trump announces his administration is “reviewing everything” about the Pretti shooting, hints that federal agents will eventually be withdrawn from Minnesota, and demands Democratic governors and mayors end sanctuary‑city policies [1].

Jan 27, 2026 – A federal hearing is set to address the judge’s evidence‑preservation order and the pending lawsuit over state access to the shooting site [3].

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