A Border Patrol agent shot and killed a man outside Glam Doll Donuts in Minneapolis after a struggle. Viral videos show the confrontation and multiple gunshots.
The shooting quickly escalated into a highly controversial event that has drawn political reaction, community concern, and national attention. (Photo: Social Media)
Minneapolis erupted in shock and anger on Saturday when federal law enforcement officers fatally shot a man outside Glam Doll Donuts near 26th Street & Nicollet Avenue South in south Minneapolis. The incident occurred during a large federal enforcement operation on the city’s streets, and videos circulating online show a chaotic and violent struggle before the shots rang out.
According to law enforcement and federal officials, the man was armed when they confronted him and resisted arrest during the encounter. The shooting quickly escalated into a highly controversial event that has drawn political reaction, community concern, and national attention.
Bystander videos recorded near the donut shop show several agents wrestling a man to the ground as a crowd looks on in disbelief. The struggle appears to unfold quickly; whistles and shouts rise from witnesses watching the confrontation. Within seconds, multiple gunshots are heard.
One witness filming reacted in shock, saying, “Holy St...what the fk?”
New “angle” video shows moments before federal agents’ shooting that killed a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis, Minnesota, near Glam Doll Donuts.
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Minneapolis police say he was a gun owner with a valid permit to carry; DHS has said he was armed with a gun and two magazines. #ICE pic.twitter.com/xpy030nt9B
and shortly after hearing the bullets, added, “Did they kill that guy? Are you fing kidding me, dude? Not again. Are you fing kidding me, dude? That guy's dead.”
The video does not clearly show the gun that authorities later said belonged to the man, leaving questions about what exactly happened in the moments before the fatal shots.
Local authorities have identified the man who was shot as 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a Minneapolis resident and intensive care nurse. Pretti’s colleagues and neighbors have described him as dedicated and compassionate, and his death has stirred profound sadness and outrage in the community.
BREAKING: Reports of Border Patrol involved shooting during operation in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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DHS tells Fox News the suspect was armed; the firearm has been recovered by federal agents. pic.twitter.com/IocEq0LlYW
Federal officials with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Pretti was armed and was trying to resist as agents attempted to disarm him, creating an immediate threat. A photo that appeared to show a firearm recovered from a vehicle nearby was shared by the agency.
However, video footage and campaigners challenge the official claim that he posed a direct danger to officers, saying the man appeared to be restrained when shots were fired, intensifying debate over the use of force.
Officials across Minnesota have responded strongly. Governor Tim Walz condemned the shooting and called for a thorough investigation, saying the community has “had enough” of federal enforcement actions that have already resulted in deaths this month.
Protests have erupted in Minneapolis and beyond, drawing large crowds demanding accountability and transparency in the federal agents’ use of force. Tensions have risen, especially after another recent federal shooting in the city, which also drew widespread criticism.
The incident remains under investigation by local and state authorities, including the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Officials have asked residents to stay calm and avoid the area as more details are collected.
As the state and federal narratives diverge on the circumstances leading up to the shooting, many questions remain unanswered, and community leaders are demanding clearer accountability and reform.
