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Alex Pretti

8 articles · Jan 2026 — Feb 2026

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Feb 17 2026
miami-homes

FBI Refuses to Cooperate with State Officials on Alex Pretti Investigation

The FBI has declined to share evidence with Minnesota state officials investigating the case of Alex Pretti, according to the state's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. This lack of cooperation has raised concerns about the integrity of the investigation and the potential for justice to be served. State officials are now left to navigate the case without the benefit of federal assistance.

Feb 2 2026
climate-watch

Turmoil in the US as Climate Crisis, Politics, and Extreme Weather Collide

As the US faces a series of extreme weather events, from record-high temperatures in Australia to severe winter storms, the country is also grappling with a growing climate crisis and intense political turmoil. The recent killing of Alex Pretti by a federal immigration agent has sparked widespread outrage and calls for the resignation of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Meanwhile, various states are taking steps to address the climate crisis, including a proposed tax on hotel and lodging in Oregon to protect wildlife and a contentious debate in New Hampshire over taxing homes with solar panels.

Feb 2 2026
politico-wire

Federal Agents Identified in Fatal Shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis

Government documents have revealed the identities of the two federal agents involved in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Jesus Ochoa, a border patrol agent, and Raymundo Gutierrez, a Customs and Border Protection officer, are named in the documents as the agents who fired their weapons during the confrontation. The shooting has sparked widespread protests and demands for a criminal investigation.

Jan 31 2026
ai-pulse

A Week on Nicollet Avenue: Grief, Support, and Unanswered Questions After Alex Pretti's Death

The death of Alex Pretti has left an indelible mark on the Minneapolis community. Residents have set up a makeshift memorial with flowers, candles, and handwarmers.

Jan 31 2026
ai-pulse

Tragedy in DR Congo: More Than 200 Killed in Mine Collapse as Nurses Remember Fallen Colleague and Demand Change, and Oil Giants Tread Carefully on Venezuela

More than 200 people were killed in a mine collapse in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In Washington DC, nurses gathered to remember one of their own, Alex Pretti, a victim of a fatal shooting by federal agents. The future of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), was up for debate.

Jan 31 2026
politico-wire

US Government Partially Shuts Down over Homeland Security Funding Dispute

The US government experienced a partial shutdown on Saturday, January 31, 2026, due to a standoff in Congress over new restrictions on federal agents involved in homeland security. The Democratic senators refused to vote for a bill authorizing continued spending by the Department of Homeland Security. The deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, who were both US citizens, fueled the minority party's opposition to the bill.

Jan 30 2026
politico-wire

US Department of Justice Launches Civil Rights Investigation into Fatal Shooting of Minneapolis Nurse Alex Pretti

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has launched a federal civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti by immigration officers. Pretti, 37, was shot dead on January 30, 2026, after a verbal altercation with immigration officers outside a local bar. The news of the investigation comes as protests in Minneapolis continue to intensify.

Jan 29 2026
politico-wire

Senate Democrats Negotiate Deal to Prevent Government Shutdown and Implement Immigration Reforms

Senate Democrats are in negotiations to pass a short-term funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security. The deal comes as a response to the controversial killings of US citizens Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis, which have sparked demands for reforms on federal agents.