Federal Officers Fired Shots in Encounter Killing ICU Nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis

Officer-Involved Shooting in Minneapolis

• 🎯 A Customs and Border Protection official informed Congress that two federal officers fired shots during an encounter that resulted in the death of ICU nurse Alex Pretti.
• 📌 The incident occurred in Minneapolis as officers attempted to take Pretti into custody, but he resisted, leading to a struggle.
• ⚠️ During the altercation, a border patrol agent repeatedly shouted, "He's got a gun!"

Investigation and Evidence

• 🔬 A Border Patrol officer and a Customs and Border Protection official each discharged Glock pistols during the incident, according to the notice.
• 🔍 Investigators are analyzing body camera footage and agency documentation to understand the events.
• 💬 Bystander videos show Pretti holding a phone, but none appear to capture him with a visible weapon.

Agency Notification and Context

• ⚖️ Federal law mandates that agencies notify relevant congressional committees about deaths in CBP custody within 72 hours.
• 📰 These developments followed President Donald Trump's order for Border Tom Holman to oversee the administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota, in the wake of Pretti's death.