Who Is the Agent Who Killed Alex Jeffrey Pretti in Minneapolis?
Posted on 01/26/26 at 10:23
- Shooting During ICE Immigration Raid
- Clash Between Federal and Local Authorities
- Protests After Federal Operation
U.S. federal authorities confirmed new details on Saturday regarding the shooting that occurred during an immigration raid in Minneapolis.
A U.S. Border Patrol agent shot and killed Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old man, during a federal operation.
What Is Known About the Agent Involved?
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The Chief of the Border Patrol confirms that ICE agents killed another person in Minneapolis “in self-defense because he was armed.”
Videos showing eight agents striking the man do not strongly support the official version. pic.twitter.com/pVHR3eAFvK
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The incident occurred amid mass immigration raids that have generated strong local opposition.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene despite rapid medical attention.
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The agent who fired the fatal shot has eight years of experience with the U.S. Border Patrol, also known as USBP.
This was reported by Greg Bovino, a senior official with the agency, during a press conference in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Immigration Raid and Use of Force
🔴 ICE agents struggled with a man to subdue him on the streets of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
After failing to restrain him, they shot him repeatedly. The person died at the scene. pic.twitter.com/UD0R4lzAVD— Periodico Quequi (@PeriodicoQuequi) January 24, 2026
Bovino stated that the agent was “highly trained” and had extensive operational preparation.
This included firearms training as a range safety officer, as well as specialized instruction in the use of non-lethal weapons.
According to Bovino, the shot was fired in self-defense and in defense of other agents present.
The official defended the agent’s actions, describing the situation as a direct threat.
How Did the Shooting in Which Alex Jeffrey Pretti Lost His Life Occur?
The incident took place at 9:05 a.m. local time in Minneapolis during an immigration operation.
Agents were attempting to detain an undocumented immigrant identified as José Huerta Chuma.
According to Bovino, Huerta Chuma had prior records related to domestic assault or disorderly conduct.
During the operation, an individual approached agents while carrying a 9mm semi-automatic handgun.
Agents attempted to disarm him at that moment.
According to the federal version, the individual violently resisted. In response, an agent fired after determining his life was in danger.
Bovino stated that the man was also carrying two fully loaded magazines and had no visible identification at the time of the incident.
Medical teams arrived immediately. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara confirmed that the deceased was a 37-year-old white male.
O’Hara said the man apparently had a legal permit to carry firearms.
He also indicated that the victim had no notable prior incidents with law enforcement.
Clash Between Authorities and Local Protests
Following the shooting, Bovino accused local authorities of withholding key information.
He directly pointed to Police Chief O’Hara and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.
He claimed they initially failed to disclose that the victim was armed.
Bovino also denounced what he described as “constant attacks” against immigration agents during recent operations.
He said these operations have faced strong resistance from local residents.
According to the federal official, approximately 200 protesters arrived at the scene after the shooting.
He alleged that demonstrators obstructed and assaulted agents.
Bovino called for cooperation from local authorities and the state of Minnesota.
Democratic Governor Tim Walz also addressed the incident.
Walz, along with Frey and O’Hara, urged the Trump administration to halt federal operations in the city.
Saturday’s shooting marks the second fatal incident in just over two weeks.
On January 7, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot and killed a 37-year-old woman.
The victim was identified as Renee Good.
