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Federal authorities said a Border Patrol agent shot and killed 37-year-old Minneapolis resident Alex J. Pretti on Saturday, after he allegedly confronted officers during a Department of Homeland Security operation in south Minneapolis.

The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) identified Pretti, a U.S. citizen and Minneapolis resident, as one of its members.

Officials said Pretti worked as an ICU nurse at a VA hospital, and court records show he did not have a criminal history.

At a news conference, Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino said Department of Homeland Security (DHS) law enforcement officers were conducting an operation early Saturday targeting Jose Huerta-Chuma, an illegal immigrant with a criminal history including domestic assault to intentional conflict bodily harm, disorderly conduct and driving without a valid license.

During the operation, Pretti allegedly approached Border Patrol agents while armed with a 9mm semi-automatic handgun and two magazines, according to DHS.

DHS released a photo of the weapon a suspect was allegedly armed with and that led to a CBP shooting in Minneapolis on Saturday. (Department of Homeland Security)

“The agents attempted to disarm the individual, but he violently resisted, fearing for his life and the lives and safety of fellow officers, a Border Patrol agent fired defensive shots,” Bovino said. “Medics on the scene immediately delivered medical aid to the subject, but the subject was pronounced dead at the scene.”

State officials said Pretti had a lawful Permit to Carry (PTC).

The officer involved in the shooting, according to Bovino, was “highly trained” and had been serving as a Border Patrol agent for eight years.

DHS is leading the investigation into the shooting, with assistance from the FBI.

The Border Patrol chief called on state and local law enforcement to “help us coordinate to get violent criminals off the street,” slamming Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara for omitting the fact that Pretti was armed when they held their news conference earlier on Saturday.

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“I want to reiterate what President Donald Trump, [DHS] Secretary Kristi Noem, myself, [ICE Executive Associate] Director Marcos Charles and so many others have said time and again, ‘If you obstruct a law enforcement officer or assault a law enforcement officer, you are in violation of the law and will be arrested,’” Bovino said.

Trump responded to the shooting on Truth Social, questioning why local police were not assisting during the confrontation.

“This is the gunman’s gun, loaded (with two additional full magazines!), and ready to go–What is that all about?” the president wrote in part. “Where are the local Police? Why weren’t they allowed to protect ICE Officers? The Mayor and the Governor called them off? It is stated that many of these Police were not allowed to do their job, that ICE had to protect themselves—Not an easy thing to do!”

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DHS said that following the incident, approximately 200 agitators arrived at the scene and began to “obstruct and assault law enforcement,” leading to the implementation of crowd control measures.

The Minneapolis Police Department asked for the public to remain calm in the wake of Saturday’s incident.

“We ask the public to remain calm and avoid the immediate area,” the Minneapolis Police Department wrote in a statement to Fox News Digital.

O’Hara said that there had been an emergency recall of all sworn personnel back to duty to handle the situation.

While MPD is leading the charge, the agency is receiving help from the Minnesota State Patrol, Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office and Ramsy County Sheriff’s Office, according to O’Hara.

Meanwhile, suburban towns have aided MPD in handling the influx of 911 calls.

O’Hara added that the fire department was working with police to “ensure that two small fires that were started in the area are safely extinguished.”

The Minnesota National Guard, which has been on standby “for several days,” confirmed additional soldiers are being called in to provide security at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, and assist local law enforcement agencies.

The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office released a statement on X, saying that due to the “potential for continuing and growing conflict related to today’s federal agent-involved shooting,” Sheriff Dawanna Witt requested assistance from the Guard.

“The Minnesota National Guard’s role is to work in support of local law enforcement and emergency responders, providing additional resources,” the sheriff’s office wrote in the statement. “Their presence is meant to help create a secure environment where all Minnesotans can exercise their rights safely, including the right to peacefully protest.”

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said on Saturday the state will be billing the federal government for the cost of the National Guard “because they are incurring the costs that are falling on us by their reckless actions.”

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During Saturday’s news conference, Frey condemned the shooting and gave an impassioned plea for the federal enforcement operation to end.

“I just saw a video of more than six masked agents pummeling one of our constituents and shooting him to death. How many more residents? How many more Americans need to die or get badly hurt for this operation to end? How many more lives need to be lost before this administration realizes that a political and partisan narrative is not as important as American values? How many times must local and national leaders must plead with you, Donald Trump, to end this operation and recognize that this is not creating safety in our city,” Frey said.

He called on the administration and those involved in the operation to “reflect” before calling out Trump.

“President Trump, this is a moment to act like a leader. Put Minneapolis put America first in this moment. Let’s achieve peace. Let’s end this operation. And I’m telling you, our city will come back. Safety will be restored. We’re asking for you to take action now to remove these federal agents,” Frey said.

MINNEAPOLIS- A newly surfaced video shows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers approaching a woman’s vehicle moments before she was fatally shot during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis on Wednesday. The footage, filmed from a different angle than earlier clips shared online, appears to show officers walking toward the vehicle before the driver accelerates in their direction and is then shot.

Local officials later identified the woman as 37‑year‑old Renee Nicole Good. Authorities say she died at the scene after being struck by gunfire and crashing her vehicle.

Federal officials have described the incident as an act of self‑defense by the ICE officer. A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said officers were conducting a targeted operation when protesters began blocking their movements and that one woman “weaponized her vehicle,” allegedly attempting to run over officers in what they called an act of domestic terrorism. According to this account, the officer fired “defensive shots” out of fear for his own life, the safety of fellow officers, and the public.

President Donald Trump publicly defended the officer, blaming what he called “radical left” agitation for the confrontation and demanding stronger protections for law enforcement. He portrayed the shooting as a direct consequence of escalating hostility toward federal officers.

The DHS spokesperson further claimed that ICE personnel have faced a dramatic rise in hostility, citing sharp increases in both physical assaults and death threats in recent years. Federal officials argue that heated rhetoric from sanctuary‑city politicians has helped create an environment where attacks on officers are more likely.

Local leaders, meanwhile, have urged calm and unity as investigations proceed. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey acknowledged community anger but called on residents to respond peacefully, saying the city must reject efforts to inflame division and instead show “unity of purpose” and restraint.

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said officers arriving at the scene found the woman with a gunshot wound to the head. They attempted life‑saving measures, including CPR, but she did not survive. Preliminary information from local authorities indicates that the woman’s vehicle was initially stopped in the roadway when a federal officer approached on foot. When the car began to move, at least two shots were fired and the vehicle veered off and crashed.

The FBI and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension are leading the investigation into the shooting. Officials have stressed that people have a right to protest but have appealed to the public to demonstrate safely and within the law while the facts are reviewed.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has promised a “full, fair and expeditious” investigation and cautioned residents against jumping to conclusions based solely on circulating video clips and online commentary. He said the state will work to ensure accountability and transparency as investigators piece together exactly what happened.

ICE has said the shooting took place during what it describes as one of the largest Homeland Security operations ever conducted in Minneapolis, with thousands of personnel involved. Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said agents were moving door‑to‑door at businesses suspected of hiring undocumented workers or being tied to trafficking and fraud when tensions with demonstrators escalated.

The incident has sparked sharp criticism from some state and federal lawmakers. One state legislator said he had received reports that a doctor on scene was prevented from administering CPR, and that he was seeking to verify those accounts. Representative Ilhan Omar condemned the operation, accusing ICE of “terrorizing” local communities and calling for the agency to leave the city.

As federal agents withdrew from the area, crowds reportedly chanted at officers and pelted them with snowballs, reflecting the deep anger and mistrust the shooting has inflamed. Further protests and official updates are expected as the investigation moves forward.