Ex‑U.S. Attorneys Mobilize to Push State‑Level Inquiry Over 300 former federal prosecutors wrote to Attorney General Pam Bondi on Feb. 4, 2026 urging that Minnesota state and local officials be permitted to investigate the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, a request signed by attorneys who served under multiple presidential administrations [1]. The letter frames a state review as a “longstanding, bipartisan law‑enforcement norm” and insists that sharing evidence does not constitute an admission of federal wrongdoing [1]. Signatories argue that allowing Minnesota investigators access would uphold transparency and accountability without implicating federal agencies [1].

Details of the Two Fatal Shootings Highlighted Renee Good was fatally shot on Jan. 7, 2026 while driving in a Minneapolis neighborhood; ICE agents claimed they feared for their lives and acted in self‑defense, a stance quickly defended by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem [1]. Alex Pretti, a VA nurse, was shot on Jan. 24, 2026 while observing a protest; two Border Patrol agents fired multiple rounds and were subsequently placed on administrative leave by the Department of Homeland Security [1]. Both incidents have spurred calls for independent investigations and have kept the families of the victims in the public eye [1].

Minnesota Authorities Blocked From Accessing Critical Evidence The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension reported that state investigators have been denied access to firearms, cartridge casings, and the identities of the agents involved [1]. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty filed a formal request for those records, while Governor Tim Walz publicly criticized the federal refusal to cooperate [1]. The lack of evidence sharing has intensified legal pressure on the Department of Justice to permit a full state‑level probe [1].

Federal Presence Shrinks Yet Protests Continue Following negotiations with local leaders, the Trump administration announced the withdrawal of 700 federal agents from Minnesota, reducing the federal law‑enforcement footprint in the state [1]. Despite the drawdown, demonstrations persist, and families’ attorneys continue to pursue independent inquiries into the shootings [1]. The ongoing protests underscore community demand for accountability and transparent investigation of ICE‑agent conduct [1].