Minneapolis Shooting: The 37-year-old man shot by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis has died, per hospital records. Governor demands removal of federal agents from Minnesota.
51-Year-Old Man Dies After Being Shot by Federal Immigration Officers in Minneapolis (Image: X)
According to reports, a 37-year-old man shot by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis on Saturday has died. The deadly incident is the second involving federal immigration authorities in the city in fewer than three weeks and has sparked immediate criticism from local leaders.
Federal agents shot and killed a man in south Minneapolis early this morning, triggering clashes between protesters and law enforcement at the scene. This was the second deadly shooting involving federal immigration agents in the city in recent weeks as part of a large enforcement operation. The Department of Homeland Security said the man was armed with a gun and two magazines of ammunition and shared a photo of the weapon, claiming the agent fired in self-defense. Two people familiar with the situation told the Minnesota Star Tribune that the man was 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti; they spoke anonymously because they weren’t authorized to discuss the case.
At a press conference on the fatal federal agent shooting, Gov. Tim Walz said Minnesota’s justice system will ultimately decide what happens, and added that the federal government can’t be trusted to lead the probe. He urged President Trump to pull federal agents out of the state, saying their presence “is sowing chaos and violence.” Walz said he had seen multiple videos of the shooting and called them “sickening.”
The Department of Homeland Security claims the incident began when a man approached Border Patrol agents with a gun, while other footage shows the man holding a phone when agents tackled and shot him. Minnesota public safety officials also asked protesters to stay peaceful and said state forces were ready to support local police. Walz said he spoke with the president’s chief of staff and insisted the state will conduct its own investigation.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he spoke with the White House “after another horrific shooting by federal agents.” Walz stated, “Minnesota has had it. This is sickening,” and called on President Donald Trump to end the immigration enforcement operation. “Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now,” Walz said on social media. Senator Amy Klobuchar and local officials also demanded the removal of ICE from the state.
A video circulating online, matching the reported location, shows a man being wrestled to the ground by several officers before being shot multiple times. Open-source analysts note the sound of an initial shot causing agents to retreat before one fires repeatedly at the man on the ground. Live video after the shooting showed federal agents deploying chemical irritants at a gathered, angry crowd.
The shooting occurred amid ongoing daily protests in the Twin Cities following the January 7 killing of 37-year-old American citizen Renee Good by a federal immigration officer. It also happened during what the Department of Homeland Security has called its largest-ever immigration enforcement operation.
A: He was 37 years old, according to the reports.
A: No. A hospital record obtained by the AP shows he died. The Minneapolis police chief also confirmed the death.
A: Multiple reports, including from Fox News citing law enforcement sources, identified border patrol agents as being involved. The Department of Homeland Security oversees immigration enforcement.
A: Governor Tim Walz and Senator Amy Klobuchar are demanding President Trump end the federal immigration operation and remove ICE and other federal agents from Minnesota.
