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Minneapolis Confrontation Ends in Fatal Shooting of Suspect

1/28/2026

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Two officers fired their weapons during a confrontation with Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, according to a Department of Homeland Security report.
The report states officers yelled, "He’s got a gun" before the shooting.
Pretti resisted arrest and struggled with Customs and Border Protection personnel.
Pretti was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
An autopsy will determine the cause of death.

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Two officers fired their weapons during a confrontation with Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, according to a Department of Homeland Security report.
The report states officers yelled, "He’s got a gun" before the shooting.
Pretti resisted arrest and struggled with Customs and Border Protection personnel.
Pretti was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
An autopsy will determine the cause of death.