Two Federal Immigration Officials Fatally Shot Minneapolis Nurse

DHS report says Alex Pretti was killed in encounter with CBP agents

Jan. 27, 2026 at 9:31pm

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According to a preliminary report from the Department of Homeland Security, two federal immigration officials with U.S. Customs and Border Protection fired shots at 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis last weekend, resulting in Pretti's death. Pretti is the second U.S. citizen killed by immigration authorities in Minneapolis this month.

Why it matters

This incident raises concerns about the use of force by federal immigration agents and the impact on public trust, especially in communities that have experienced previous incidents of law enforcement violence. It also comes amid ongoing debates around immigration enforcement policies and the role of federal agencies like CBP.

The details

The DHS report, sent to Congress, stated that the agency's Office of Professional Responsibility reviewed body camera footage and documentation related to the events leading to Pretti's death. Pretti was a 37-year-old intensive care nurse in Minneapolis.

  • The incident occurred last weekend in Minneapolis.
  • Pretti's death was the second this month involving a U.S. citizen killed by immigration authorities in Minneapolis.

The players

Alex Pretti

A 37-year-old intensive care nurse in Minneapolis who was fatally shot by two federal immigration officials.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

A federal agency under the Department of Homeland Security that was involved in the incident that led to Pretti's death.

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What’s next

The DHS report on the incident is preliminary, and further investigation is expected to determine the full details and circumstances surrounding Pretti's death.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing tensions and concerns around the use of force by federal immigration authorities, especially in cases involving U.S. citizens, and the need for greater transparency and accountability in such encounters.