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Metro Surge Operation Sparks Outrage After Fatal Shootings

1/31/2026

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Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis has led to the deaths of two people, including Veterans Affairs nurse Alex Pretti.
Witnesses describe the killing as sudden and unnecessary, prompting criticism from local leaders such as Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.
The operation has disrupted daily life, with schools reporting attendance drops.
Federal agents have been accused of aggressive tactics, including detaining children seeking asylum, drawing concerns about public safety from local officials.

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Story summary

Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis has led to the deaths of two people, including Veterans Affairs nurse Alex Pretti.
Witnesses describe the killing as sudden and unnecessary, prompting criticism from local leaders such as Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.
The operation has disrupted daily life, with schools reporting attendance drops.
Federal agents have been accused of aggressive tactics, including detaining children seeking asylum, drawing concerns about public safety from local officials.