Second Minneapolis killing by federal agents triggers protests nationwide
A fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti during an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis has sparked protests across major U.S. cities and intensified scrutiny of federal tactics.
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Protests spread across U.S. cities after Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old registered nurse in Minneapolis, was fatally shot by federal agents during an immigration-related operation. Demonstrators gathered despite extreme cold, chanting anti-ICE slogans and demanding accountability.
The incident drew particular outrage because video described by the Guardian appeared to show Pretti holding a phone when he was tackled and shot, contradicting claims by senior Trump administration officials that he posed a lethal threat.
Local and national political figures amplified calls for investigations and reforms, while the killing became a focal point in a broader debate about immigration enforcement and federal policing tactics.
- Event date referenced in coverage: January 24–25, 2026
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Issue: Use of force during federal immigration enforcement operations