Minneapolis, MN, has become a battleground in the ongoing immigration crackdown ordered by the Trump administration. The latest casualty in this conflict was Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis resident, who was killed by federal agents on a freezing Saturday afternoon. The shooting came less than three weeks after the death of Renee Good, another local resident, who was also shot and killed by federal agents.
The scene of Pretti's death was a growing vigil, with makeshift barriers erected in the street to block off traffic. People put up wooden pallets, trash cans, and furniture to create a physical barrier against the agents. The city eventually put up a perimeter around the area, and protests against the immigration agents saw agents shooting chemical irritants and flash-bangs at the crowd. Debris from these weapons was still evident in the streets as news crews and mourners stopped by the site.
The temperature hovered around zero degrees as people gathered to pay their respects to Pretti. His death has only added to the growing tensions in the city. Pretti's death comes as Minneapolis and other cities across the country grapple with the federal government's immigration crackdown. The city has been a flashpoint for protests and clashes between federal agents and residents.
The Minneapolis Police Department confirmed that federal agents were in the area carrying out immigration enforcement operations. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has not yet commented on the shooting. Pretti's family has set up a GoFundMe page to help cover funeral expenses.
The shooting of Pretti and the death of Good have only added to the anxiety and anger in the community. Residents are resolved to fight back against the federal government's actions, with protests and demonstrations continuing in the city. The Minneapolis City Council has called for an emergency meeting to discuss the situation and potential responses.
The Minneapolis shooting is just the latest in a string of incidents across the country as the Trump administration pushes forward with its immigration crackdown. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other civil rights organizations have criticized the actions of federal agents, citing concerns over civil liberties and due process.
The situation in Minneapolis is a reminder of the ongoing tension between federal and local authorities over immigration enforcement. It also highlights the human cost of these actions, with families and communities left to mourn the loss of loved ones.
Sources:
- "Minneapolis residents, angry and anxious, resolve to fight back as they mourn Alex Pretti" The Guardian, 25 Jan 2026, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/25/minneapolis-mourns-alex-pretti
- "Minneapolis City Council calls emergency meeting over immigration crackdown" Star Tribune, 26 Jan 2026, https://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-city-council-calls-emergency-meeting-over-immigration-crackdown/566367762/
Minneapolis, MN, has become a battleground in the ongoing immigration crackdown ordered by the Trump administration. The latest casualty in this conflict was Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis resident, who was killed by federal agents on a freezing Saturday afternoon. The shooting came less than three weeks after the death of Renee Good, another local resident, who was also shot and killed by federal agents.
The scene of Pretti's death was a growing vigil, with makeshift barriers erected in the street to block off traffic. People put up wooden pallets, trash cans, and furniture to create a physical barrier against the agents. The city eventually put up a perimeter around the area, and protests against the immigration agents saw agents shooting chemical irritants and flash-bangs at the crowd. Debris from these weapons was still evident in the streets as news crews and mourners stopped by the site.
The temperature hovered around zero degrees as people gathered to pay their respects to Pretti. His death has only added to the growing tensions in the city. Pretti's death comes as Minneapolis and other cities across the country grapple with the federal government's immigration crackdown. The city has been a flashpoint for protests and clashes between federal agents and residents.
The Minneapolis Police Department confirmed that federal agents were in the area carrying out immigration enforcement operations. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has not yet commented on the shooting. Pretti's family has set up a GoFundMe page to help cover funeral expenses.
The shooting of Pretti and the death of Good have only added to the anxiety and anger in the community. Residents are resolved to fight back against the federal government's actions, with protests and demonstrations continuing in the city. The Minneapolis City Council has called for an emergency meeting to discuss the situation and potential responses.
The Minneapolis shooting is just the latest in a string of incidents across the country as the Trump administration pushes forward with its immigration crackdown. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other civil rights organizations have criticized the actions of federal agents, citing concerns over civil liberties and due process.
The situation in Minneapolis is a reminder of the ongoing tension between federal and local authorities over immigration enforcement. It also highlights the human cost of these actions, with families and communities left to mourn the loss of loved ones.
Sources:
- "Minneapolis residents, angry and anxious, resolve to fight back as they mourn Alex Pretti" The Guardian, 25 Jan 2026, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/25/minneapolis-mourns-alex-pretti
- "Minneapolis City Council calls emergency meeting over immigration crackdown" Star Tribune, 26 Jan 2026, https://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-city-council-calls-emergency-meeting-over-immigration-crackdown/566367762/
