Trump Administration Launches Federal Review of Minneapolis Shooting That Killed Nurse Alex Pretti
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Trump administration confirmed on January 26 that it is conducting a thorough federal review of the shooting that resulted in the death of Alex J. Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse, during a law enforcement operation in Minneapolis. President Donald Trump, speaking to The Wall Street Journal, said his administration is “reviewing everything” related to the incident, which has ignited widespread questions about the use of force by federal agents and the broader immigration enforcement activities in the city.
Pretti was fatally shot on January 24 by a U.S. Border Patrol agent while filming federal officers engaged in an immigration sweep on a Minneapolis street. The incident has drawn intense public scrutiny and sparked protests, as community members and officials demand transparency and accountability. Trump has linked the federal presence in Minnesota to what he described as “the biggest fraud anyone has seen,” underscoring the political tensions surrounding immigration enforcement.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency, which oversees Border Patrol operations, has faced questions about the circumstances that led to the shooting. Officials have not yet released a detailed account of the events preceding the fatal shot, but federal agents are cooperating with investigations by the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which are standard procedure in cases involving law enforcement use of deadly force.
President Trump stopped short of confirming whether the agent’s actions were justified, stating, “We’re looking, we’re reviewing everything and will come out with a determination.” The administration’s review comes amid heightened tensions in Minneapolis, where local officials have criticized the federal immigration operation as heavy-handed and disruptive.
The shooting has also reignited debates over immigration enforcement policies nationwide. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been under pressure following a series of confrontations between federal agents and immigrant communities. Minnesota’s governor and other state leaders have called for increased oversight of federal agents operating within their jurisdictions.
Community activists and civil rights organizations have condemned the shooting and called for a transparent investigation. The incident has drawn comparisons to previous high-profile law enforcement shootings in Minneapolis, a city still grappling with the aftermath of the George Floyd case and ongoing concerns about police accountability.
As the federal review proceeds, the nation watches closely for answers regarding the circumstances that led to the death of Alex Pretti, whose work as an ICU nurse during a critical time had earned her respect and admiration. The outcome of the investigation may have significant implications for federal immigration enforcement strategies and the relationship between federal agents and local communities across the country.
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