Minneapolis Residents Decry 'Lies' After Fatal Shootings by Federal Agents

Community outraged over deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, accusing Trump administration of fabricating 'domestic terrorist' claims

Jan. 27, 2026 at 11:31pm

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Residents of Minneapolis are expressing outrage and distrust over the recent fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal agents, accusing the Trump administration of spreading lies and 'terrorizing citizens'. Locals have gathered at makeshift memorials, condemning the government's characterization of the victims as domestic terrorists and demanding an independent investigation into the incidents.

Why it matters

The deaths of Pretti and Good have reignited longstanding tensions between the Minneapolis community and the federal government, particularly around immigration enforcement tactics under the Trump administration. The incidents have sparked fears of further militarization and crackdowns, undermining trust in authorities.

The details

In separate incidents, 37-year-old Pretti and 37-year-old Good were killed by federal agents in Minneapolis in recent weeks. Eyewitness accounts and video footage contradict the government's claims that the victims were armed or posed a threat, with evidence showing they were unarmed and non-aggressive. Locals have gathered at makeshift memorials to mourn the victims and condemn what they see as lies and cover-ups by the Trump administration.

  • On January 15, 2026, Renee Good was killed by a federal agent as she was driving away.
  • On January 28, 2026, Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents on a Minneapolis street.

The players

Alex Pretti

A 37-year-old Minneapolis resident who was killed by federal agents.

Renee Good

A 37-year-old Minneapolis resident who was killed by federal agents in an earlier incident.

Fabiola

A Minneapolis resident who was outraged by the killing of Alex Pretti and accused the government of lying about the incident.

Stephen McLaughlin

A 68-year-old retired prosecutor who said the Trump administration has 'militarized immigration enforcement' and is 'terrorizing citizens'.

Jay Taylor

A 44-year-old Minneapolis resident who pledged to 'kick out' federal agents from the city and 'win' by 'standing for the truth'.

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What they’re saying

“How can the government make a domestic terrorist out of him? There is clear evidence of what happened. They are lying.”

— Fabiola (AFP)

“Trump clearly said in 2016 that he could commit murder on Fifth Avenue (in New York) and get away with it. What we're seeing today is just the logical conclusion of that reasoning.”

— Stephen McLaughlin, retired prosecutor (AFP)

“The aim of the government is to terrorize citizens, it's really frightening.”

— Stephen McLaughlin, retired prosecutor (AFP)

“We're going to kick them out of the city. We're going to win, because we're standing for the truth.”

— Jay Taylor (AFP)

What’s next

The Department of Homeland Security remains the lead agency on the investigation into Alex Pretti's death, but local residents are demanding an independent probe. Some federal agents are expected to leave Minneapolis soon, but community members worry that's not enough to restore trust and keep the city safe.

The takeaway

The fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal agents have sparked outrage and distrust in the Minneapolis community, who accuse the Trump administration of fabricating 'domestic terrorist' claims and engaging in a campaign of 'terrorizing citizens'. The incidents have reignited longstanding tensions and raised concerns about the militarization of immigration enforcement under the current administration.