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  • People visit a makeshift memorial for 37-year-old Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by a U.S. Border Patrol officer last week, in Minneapolis, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)
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    People visit a makeshift memorial for 37-year-old Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by a U.S. Border Patrol officer last week, in Minneapolis, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy) Source Full size
  • Protesters gathered outside the office of Minnesota senator Amy Klobuchar on Monday following the shooting
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  • Ammon Bundy speaks at a campaign event in Boise, Idaho on June 19, 2021.
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  • A child holds a candle next to a makeshift memorial for Alex Pretti outside of the US Department of Veteran Affairs in Washington, DC on January 28, 2026.
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  • MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JANUARY 27: Demonstrators protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Minnesota on January 27, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Protests and demonstrations continue around Minneapolis in the aftermath of the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good by federal law enforcement.
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    MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JANUARY 27: Demonstrators protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Minnesota on January 27, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Protests and demonstrations continue around Minneapolis in the aftermath of the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good by federal law enforcement. Source Full size
  • U.S. Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks during the annual March for Life rally on the National Mall on January 23, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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  • Donald Trump attends the world premiere of Amazon MGM’s “Melania” at The Trump-Kennedy Center on January 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Taylor Hill/WireImage)
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  • People gather near the scene where Alex Pretti was fatally shot by a U.S. Border Patrol officer yesterday, in Minneapolis, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.
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  • Alex Pretti worked as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs hospital
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  • People gather near the scene where Alex Pretti was fatally shot by a U.S. Border Patrol officer yesterday, in Minneapolis, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.
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  • A photograph of Alex Pretti rests at a vigil for the 37-year-old in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026.
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  • A new video shared by The News Movement shows Alex Pretti in a confrontation with federal immigration agents more than a week before he was fatally shot in a separate encounter with Border Patrol agents. (Source: The News Movement/YouTube)
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    A new video shared by The News Movement shows Alex Pretti in a confrontation with federal immigration agents more than a week before he was fatally shot in a separate encounter with Border Patrol agents. (Source: The News Movement/YouTube) Source Full size
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  • Alex Pretti worked as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs hospital
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    Alex Pretti worked as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs hospital (AP) Source Full size
  • Protesters gathered outside the office of Minnesota senator Amy Klobuchar on Monday following the shooting
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    Protesters gathered outside the office of Minnesota senator Amy Klobuchar on Monday following the shooting (AFP via Getty Images) Source Full size
  • MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JANUARY 27: Demonstrators protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Minnesota on January 27, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Protests and demonstrations continue around Minneapolis in the aftermath of the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good by federal law enforcement.
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    MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JANUARY 27: Demonstrators protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Minnesota on January 27, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Protests and demonstrations continue around Minneapolis in the aftermath of the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good by federal law enforcement. Source Full size
  • U.S. Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks during the annual March for Life rally on the National Mall on January 23, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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    U.S. Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks during the annual March for Life rally on the National Mall on January 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. Source Full size
  • A photograph of Alex Pretti rests at a vigil for the 37-year-old in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026.
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    A photograph of Alex Pretti rests at a vigil for the 37-year-old in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026. Source Full size
  • Ammon Bundy speaks at a campaign event in Boise, Idaho on June 19, 2021.
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    Ammon Bundy speaks at a campaign event in Boise, Idaho on June 19, 2021. Source Full size
  • People visit a makeshift memorial for 37-year-old Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by a U.S. Border Patrol officer last week, in Minneapolis, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)
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    People visit a makeshift memorial for 37-year-old Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by a U.S. Border Patrol officer last week, in Minneapolis, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy) Source Full size
  • Donald Trump attends the world premiere of Amazon MGM’s “Melania” at The Trump-Kennedy Center on January 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Taylor Hill/WireImage)
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    Donald Trump attends the world premiere of Amazon MGM’s “Melania” at The Trump-Kennedy Center on January 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Taylor Hill/WireImage) Source Full size
  • A child holds a candle next to a makeshift memorial for Alex Pretti outside of the US Department of Veteran Affairs in Washington, DC on January 28, 2026.
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    A child holds a candle next to a makeshift memorial for Alex Pretti outside of the US Department of Veteran Affairs in Washington, DC on January 28, 2026. Source Full size
  • A new video shared by The News Movement shows Alex Pretti in a confrontation with federal immigration agents more than a week before he was fatally shot in a separate encounter with Border Patrol agents. (Source: The News Movement/YouTube)
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    A new video shared by The News Movement shows Alex Pretti in a confrontation with federal immigration agents more than a week before he was fatally shot in a separate encounter with Border Patrol agents. (Source: The News Movement/YouTube) Source Full size
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  • People gather near the scene where Alex Pretti was fatally shot by a U.S. Border Patrol officer yesterday, in Minneapolis, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.
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    People gather near the scene where Alex Pretti was fatally shot by a U.S. Border Patrol officer yesterday, in Minneapolis, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Credit: AP) Source Full size
  • People gather near the scene where Alex Pretti was fatally shot by a U.S. Border Patrol officer yesterday, in Minneapolis, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.
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    People gather near the scene where Alex Pretti was fatally shot by a U.S. Border Patrol officer yesterday, in Minneapolis, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Credit: AP) Source Full size

Fatal Jan. 24 shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti On Jan. 24, 2026, Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and CBP officer Raymundo Gutierrez opened fire on 37‑year‑old ICU nurse Alex Pretti during a protest in downtown Minneapolis, discharging roughly nine to ten rounds and killing him. Video released by multiple outlets shows Pretti on his knees, holding a phone, with a legally‑carried handgun visible in his waistband but never drawn. The Hennepin County medical examiner ruled the death a homicide, and the incident followed a Jan. 7 shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer. [1][15][16][18]

Agents placed on administrative leave and federal probes launched Both Ochoa and Gutierrez were immediately placed on standard administrative leave while three separate investigations began: a DHS internal review, a Customs and Border Protection inquiry, and a DOJ civil‑rights probe led by the FBI with HSI support. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the civil‑rights investigation on Jan. 30, noting it is distinct from DHS’s own review. [8][10][12][13]

Kristi Noem orders body‑worn cameras for all Minneapolis officers On Feb. 3, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced that every on‑ground immigration officer in Minneapolis would receive body‑worn cameras “effective immediately,” with a nationwide rollout planned once the Senate‑approved $20 million funding is secured. The decision follows the Pretti and Good killings and aims to increase transparency after footage showed Pretti unarmed. [3][4][5]

Vice President JD Vance declines apology; Trump pledges “honest” investigation After White House officials labeled Pretti an “assassin,” Vance publicly refused to apologize to the victim’s family, questioning the need to “prejudge” the investigation. President Trump later said he would “leave it to” Noem and pledged an “honest” investigation while also criticizing the presence of guns at protests. Democrats have introduced impeachment articles against Noem, citing the two deaths and alleged mismanagement. [1][14][7]

Operation Metro Surge and broader immigration crackdown provide backdrop The shootings occurred amid the DHS‑run Operation Metro Surge, launched Dec. 1, which deployed over 3,000 immigration agents to Minnesota and has drawn nationwide protests. The Jan. 7 and Jan. 24 killings intensified calls for a draw‑down of federal presence, prompting Trump to replace Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino with “border czar” Tom Homan and to promise limited de‑escalation. [2][10][20]

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Dec 1, 2025 – DHS launches Operation Metro Surge, deploying roughly 3,000 immigration‑enforcement officers to Minnesota as part of a nationwide crackdown, creating the operational backdrop for later confrontations. [2]

Jan 7, 2026 – An ICE officer fatally shoots immigrant activist Renee Good during a Minneapolis protest, igniting daily demonstrations and intensifying scrutiny of federal immigration tactics. [5][23]

Jan 13, 2026 – Alex Pretti is captured on video kicking the taillight of an ICE‑marked SUV and being tackled by federal agents; a handgun is visible in his waistband but he never draws it, an incident later cited by both sides in the narrative battle. [11][14][9]

Jan 24, 2026 – Border Patrol agents fire nine shots at ICU nurse Alex Pretti on Nicollet Avenue, killing him; by‑stander footage shows him holding a phone, not a weapon, while DHS claims he brandished a gun and violently resisted disarmament. [30][25][22][13]

Jan 25, 2026 – Pretti’s family publicly rejects the administration’s “domestic terrorist” label, describing him as a caring veteran‑care nurse; candlelit vigils rise across the Twin Cities and Minnesota officials file a lawsuit and obtain a temporary restraining order to preserve evidence and demand site access. [20][21][27]

Jan 26, 2026 – President Trump announces a review of the Minneapolis shooting and hints that federal agents will eventually be withdrawn; Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche opens a DOJ civil‑rights investigation led by the FBI. [18][7][19]

Jan 27, 2026 – Border‑Patrol commander Gregory Bovino prepares to leave Minneapolis and “border tsar” Tom Homan assumes on‑ground leadership; DHS issues a memo ordering agents to collect extensive protester data, a federal judge bars evidence destruction, and a court hearing on the Minnesota lawsuit is set for that Monday. [16][14][15][21]

Jan 28, 2026 – Trump pledges to “de‑escalate a little bit” in Minnesota, DHS reshuffles border leadership, and the White House evaluates CBP protocol after Pretti’s death while Republican officials call for a transparent investigation. [4][5][6]

Jan 29, 2026 – New footage of the Jan 13 altercation confirms Pretti’s scuffle and a visible handgun in his waistband; CBP places the two agents who fired on standard administrative leave. [11][3][12]

Jan 30, 2026 – The DOJ formally launches a civil‑rights probe into Pretti’s killing, with the FBI heading the inquiry and HSI providing assistance; a federal judge issues an order prohibiting the destruction of evidence, and the investigation proceeds alongside state‑led lawsuits. [2][7][8][21]

Feb 2, 2026 – DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announces immediate deployment of body cameras to every field officer in Minneapolis and says the program will expand nationwide once funding is secured, amid a partial federal shutdown that pressures Congress for immigration reforms. [1]

Feb 4, 2026 – Vice President JD Vance refuses to apologize for resharing a claim that Pretti was an “assassin,” stating “For what?” while the two agents involved remain on leave and DHS mandates body‑camera use in the city. [6]

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