New video footage from different angle reveals more about latest ICE shooting in Minneapolis

Early Saturday morning in south Minneapolis, federal immigration agents shot and killed Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old city resident and ICU nurse, during an immigration enforcement operation. Authorities claim the agent fired in self-defense after Pretti allegedly resisted and was armed, noting that he legally owned the firearm.

Local officials confirmed Pretti was a lawful gun owner. The circumstances surrounding the confrontation, however, have drawn intense public scrutiny and raised questions about how the encounter unfolded.

Several videos circulating online—some verified by media outlets—appear to show Pretti recording agents with his phone before being pepper-sprayed and physically restrained. Moments later, gunshots are heard, complicating the official account of events.

The shooting occurred during a broader federal enforcement effort already under criticism in Minneapolis. Tensions were heightened by the recent death of Renée Good, who was shot by an ICE agent on January 7, a case later ruled a homicide by the county medical examiner.

State and city leaders, including Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey, condemned Pretti’s killing and called for federal agents to withdraw from the city, warning that the situation had become dangerously unstable.

Public anger quickly spilled into protests, with demonstrations at the shooting site and in other cities. Many residents voiced deep mistrust of federal authorities, pointing to video evidence that appears to conflict with official statements.

Multiple investigations are now underway, involving state and federal agencies. While federal officials insist the agents acted within policy, local leaders and advocates continue to demand transparency, accountability, and clarity to restore public trust.