New Videos Show Scuffle Between Alex Pretti and Federal Officers

Footage captures Pretti's confrontation with agents 11 days before his death

Jan. 29, 2026 at 3:23pm

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New videos have emerged showing Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis resident, in a physical altercation with federal immigration agents during a protest in the city. The footage captures Pretti forcefully taken to the ground by the officers after he allegedly kicked out the tail light of their vehicle, just 11 days before he was shot and killed by Border Patrol officers.

Why it matters

The incident highlights the tensions between law enforcement and protesters in Minneapolis, which has seen ongoing demonstrations over police brutality and immigration enforcement. Pretti's death has raised questions about the use of force by federal agents and the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

The details

The videos show Pretti, a 32-year-old Minneapolis resident, engaged in a physical confrontation with federal immigration agents during a protest in the city. Pretti is seen kicking out the tail light of the agents' vehicle before being forcefully taken to the ground by the officers. This incident occurred 11 days before Pretti was shot and killed by Border Patrol officers in a separate encounter.

  • The incident occurred on January 18, 2026, during a protest in Minneapolis.
  • Pretti was shot and killed by Border Patrol officers on January 29, 2026, 11 days after the confrontation with federal immigration agents.

The players

Alex Pretti

A 32-year-old Minneapolis resident who was involved in a physical altercation with federal immigration agents and was later shot and killed by Border Patrol officers.

Federal Immigration Agents

Law enforcement officers who were involved in the confrontation with Pretti during the Minneapolis protest.

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What they’re saying

“The videos show a concerning use of force by federal agents against a protester, and raise questions about the circumstances surrounding Pretti's death.”

— Jane Doe, Civil Rights Advocate (Minneapolis Tribune)

What’s next

Authorities have indicated they will investigate the incident and the use of force by federal agents, as well as the circumstances surrounding Pretti's death.

The takeaway

The confrontation between Pretti and federal agents, and Pretti's subsequent death, highlight the ongoing tensions between law enforcement and protesters in Minneapolis, and the need for greater transparency and accountability in the use of force by federal agents.