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2026-02-02 15:10:09

Federal Agents Named in Minneapolis Protester Shooting

Two federal immigration agents, longtime Customs and Border Protection officers, have been identified as those who fatally shot protester Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. The agents were part of a federal surge operation. An FBI investigation is now underway. read more

2026-01-29 21:10:04

New Video Shows Border Patrols Fatal Encounter Build-Up

New footage shows federal agents tackling and gassing protesters after Alex Pretti kicked a vehicle in Minneapolis. This occurred 11 days before Pretti was fatally shot by agents, sparking widespread protests and demands for accountability. read more

2026-01-29 12:30:06

Prior Altercation Preceded Minneapolis ICE Killing

Video reveals Alex Pretti was assaulted by ICE agents 11 days before they fatally shot him in Minneapolis. His family's attorney condemns the killing. Amid protests, a judge blocked a refugee operation and Democrats threaten a shutdown over ICE. read more

2026-01-27 15:00:06

Border Patrol Chief Exits Minneapolis After Fatal Shooting

Protesters gathered at a Minneapolis hotel targeting Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino. He faces backlash for unfounded claims about Alex Pretti, a nurse killed by federal agents, and calls for his removal from the city. read more

2026-01-27 01:10:09

Border Patrol Chief Reassigned After Minneapolis Protest Deaths

Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino is reportedly removed and returning to California, possibly retiring after an agent killed a protester. DHS denies he was relieved. Federal agents may withdraw from Minneapolis following the controversial shootings. read more

2026-01-26 14:50:05

Federal Agents Deploy Teargas on Minneapolis Protesters

Federal agents used teargas to disperse protesters at a Minneapolis hotel on January 25, 2026. The demonstration, sparked by a recent killing, involved vandalism. State authorities criticized the federal agents' uncoordinated use of chemical irritants. read more

2026-01-25 10:40:04

Federal Agent Kills Protester in Minneapolis Crackdown

Federal agents in Minneapolis shot and killed ICU nurse Alex Pretti during a protest. Critics condemn the heavily armed ICE deployment as authoritarian, comparing it to fascism and civil war. Democrats demand action to stop the escalating violence. read more

2026-01-25 05:10:09

Witnesses Challenge Official Account of Minneapolis ICE Shooting

Witnesses testify Alex Pretti was unarmed and aiding a woman when federal agents shot him in Minneapolis. Their sworn accounts contradict official claims he brandished a weapon. The ACLU filed the affidavits in a lawsuit. read more

2026-01-24 23:40:08

Federal Agent Loses Finger in Minneapolis Protest Violence

A protester bit off a Homeland Security agent’s finger during Minneapolis protests, DHS claims. The same day, federal agents fatally shot ICU nurse Alex Pretti during an immigration operation, escalating tensions from recent enforcement violence. read more

2026-01-24 22:10:11

VA Nurse Killed by Federal Agents During Protest

Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old VA nurse, was shot and killed by federal agents during Minneapolis protests. Colleagues and family describe him as a caring professional who wanted to help people. His death marks the second such fatal shooting this month. read more

2026-01-22 18:04:22

ICE Detains Teens Amid Minneapolis Crackdown Protests

ICE agents in Minneapolis arrested a crying teenage girl, sparking protests. The incident follows the fatal shooting of a woman by ICE earlier this month, escalating tensions over immigration enforcement in the city. read more