Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting

Agents Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez named as shooters in deadly encounter with Minneapolis protester

Feb. 1, 2026 at 5:47pm

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The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti have been identified as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez. The agents were part of Operation Metro Surge, an immigration enforcement operation that sent armed and masked agents across the city, leading to the deadly encounter with Pretti that has sparked massive protests and calls for a transparent investigation.

Why it matters

The shooting of Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, comes amid growing concerns over the aggressive tactics used by federal immigration agents in cities across the country, including the practice of hiding their identities with masks. This secrecy has made it difficult to hold officers accountable for incidents of violence against both immigrants and U.S. citizens.

The details

According to government records, Ochoa and Gutierrez were the agents who fired on Pretti during the deadly encounter last weekend. Both men were assigned to Operation Metro Surge, an immigration enforcement dragnet that sent scores of armed and masked agents across Minneapolis. CBP has so far refused to release the agents' names and has disclosed few other facts about the incident, which came days after a different immigration agent shot and killed another Minneapolis protester.

  • The shooting occurred on January 24, 2026.
  • On January 25, 2026, CBP Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino was removed from his role and reassigned.
  • On January 27, 2026, the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division announced it would investigate the shooting.

The players

Jesus Ochoa

A Border Patrol agent who joined CBP in 2018 and is from South Texas.

Raymundo Gutierrez

A CBP officer who joined in 2014, is assigned to a special response team, and is also from South Texas.

Alex Pretti

A 37-year-old intensive care unit nurse working at a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital who was killed in the shooting.

Gregory Bovino

The Border Patrol commander at large who orchestrated high-intensity immigration sweeps in Democratic-led cities and was removed from his role after the shooting.

Kristi Noem

The Department of Homeland Security Secretary.

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What they’re saying

“We must have a transparent, independent investigation into the Minnesota shooting, and those responsible—no matter their title—must be held accountable.”

— John Curtis, Republican Senator from Utah (X)

“They should not be anonymous. They should be identifiable. And they have to have rules of engagement that don't allow them to terrorize and intimidate, harass and assault U.S. citizens and other people.”

— Jamie Raskin, Top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee (CNN)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.