Just days after the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis during a federal operation, another death involving US Border authorities has left the city in shock. The incident occurred in the morning of Saturday on January 24, 2026, when a 37-year-old man was shot and killed by federal agents near the intersection of 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue. The incident took place amid what officials described as an immigration enforcement operation. As videos of the incident surfaced online, netizens were quick to identify the man involved in those crucial moments.
Who is Alex Jeffrey Pretti?
According to the netizens and the Star Tribune, the 37-year-old shot during the operation was Alex Jeffrey Pretti. He has been a resident of Minneapolis and a US citizen. According to the public records, he earned a nursing license in 2021, which remains active through March 2026. Meanwhile, his parents, who spoke to the Associated Press, revealed that Alex reportedly worked as an intensive care unit nurse.
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