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) is a widely circulated video clip and thread claiming that on January 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, federal agents (specifically described as ICE or Border Patrol) shot and killed a U.S. citizen named Alex Jeffrey Pretti during an immigration enforcement operation.Key details from the post and surrounding discussion:
  • Pretti was 37 years old, worked as an ICU/registered nurse at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System (Department of Veterans Affairs), had no criminal record, and held a valid concealed carry permit for his firearm.
  • The original video in the thread appears to show the moment of the shooting, with claims that Pretti's hands were empty/raised, he surrendered his legally owned gun without firing it, and agents disarmed him before he was shot multiple times (described by many as an "execution").
  • The post emphasizes he was unarmed at the time of being killed and frames it as unjustified, tying it to broader criticism of aggressive ICE operations under the current administration (often linked to Trump-era immigration policies).
  • It gained massive traction: over 1.6 million views, tens of thousands of likes/reposts, and sparked heated debate, with some calling it police brutality/murder and others defending the agents' actions as self-defense during a chaotic protest scene.
From wider reports and official statements (AP, Star Tribune, NBC, Wikipedia entry, etc.):
  • The incident happened in south Minneapolis amid protests against ICE raids/enforcement actions targeting undocumented immigrants.
  • Authorities (DHS/federal side) state that agents were conducting an operation related to a suspect wanted for violent assault. They claim Pretti approached armed, creating a threat that led to the shooting (some early claims even suggested he intended to "massacre" officers, though this is heavily disputed).
  • Pretti's family and witnesses (including bystander videos) strongly contest this, saying he was trying to help or de-escalate (possibly aiding someone earlier), had already handed over his weapon, and posed no threat when shot.
  • This was the second such fatal shooting in the area in under three weeks — the prior one involved Renee Good (a woman killed by ICE agents around January 7–10, 2026), which had already fueled protests and clashes.
  • Minnesota officials (including Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis mayor) condemned the operations, called for ICE to leave the city, and criticized federal tactics. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) reportedly faced restricted access to the scene initially.
  • Investigations are ongoing; no final determination on justification has been publicly released yet.
The event has become highly polarized online: one side sees it as evidence of overreach and "secret police" behavior in sanctuary-leaning areas like Minneapolis, while the other views interference with federal agents as dangerous and blames local non-cooperation (e.g., with sanctuary policies).If you'd like more on specific aspects (e.g., the video breakdown, family statements, or related protests), let me know!