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Federal Agent Shoots ICU Nurse, Protests Erupt in Minneapolis

1/27/2026

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Agent Shoots Nurse

On January 25, 2026, a federal immigration agent shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, the second fatal incident involving federal officers there this month.
Pretti was an ICU nurse reportedly trying to assist a woman when attacked by agents.
Eyewitness videos show him on the ground.
The Department of Homeland Security says Pretti was armed and posed a threat.
Protests erupted, with calls for an independent investigation.

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Doyle Threatens Officer

Brenna Marie Doyle was arrested in Spokane for threatening a federal officer and family tied to January 14 Minneapolis, where rioters vandalized FBI vehicle.
Doyle allegedly left three threatening voicemails to intimidate the officer over their role in the Minneapolis operation.
Raul Gutierrez, a gang member, was arrested for stealing FBI equipment during protests.
The FBI says it will hold accountable those who threaten law enforcement amid unrest in Minneapolis.

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Historical Context

The Minneapolis protests ignited on May 26, 2020, after George Floyd's murder by police officer Derek Chauvin, leading to widespread unrest and over 1,500 properties damaged, costing an estimated $500 million. The protests, part of a global movement against police brutality, raised critical questions about law enforcement accountability and community safety, with ongoing implications for policing reforms in urban areas.

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Agent Shoots Nurse

On January 25, 2026, a federal immigration agent shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, the second fatal incident involving federal officers there this month.
Pretti was an ICU nurse reportedly trying to assist a woman when attacked by agents.
Eyewitness videos show him on the ground.
The Department of Homeland Security says Pretti was armed and posed a threat.
Protests erupted, with calls for an independent investigation.

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