A tense Saturday afternoon in South Minneapolis erupted in gunfire as federal agents opened fire on an individual near the intersection of 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue. The incident unfolded in front of the popular Glam Doll Donuts, quickly drawing a crowd and sparking immediate outcry.
Eyewitness accounts and circulating video footage depict a chaotic scene: federal agents, clad in tactical gear, engaged in a physical altercation with multiple individuals on top of a vehicle. Shouts of protest and alarm pierced the air just moments before shots rang out, followed by stunned exclamations from bystanders.
Initial reports from law enforcement sources indicated the individual was “down” and receiving immediate medical attention. Medics worked frantically to stabilize the victim, and he was transported to a local hospital, but despite their efforts, he succumbed to his injuries.
The deceased has been identified as 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti. Authorities recovered a firearm from the scene, revealing a critical detail in the rapidly unfolding investigation.
This shooting occurs against a backdrop of heightened tensions in Minneapolis, where protests against ICE have been escalating. The unrest intensified following a previous incident where a protester, Renee Nicole Good, was fatally shot by an agent after allegedly attempting to strike him with a vehicle.
Police scanner communications relayed grim details, reporting the individual sustained multiple gunshot wounds, including at least three to the chest. The scene remained active for hours as investigators meticulously gathered evidence and interviewed witnesses.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation, but the incident has already ignited a firestorm of reaction and promises to fuel further debate about the role and tactics of federal agents operating within the city.
