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FBI Probes Unarmed Man's Shooting by Federal Agents

2/2/2026

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Justice Department Investigation

The Justice Department is investigating the January 24 shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, with the FBI leading the inquiry after the Department of Homeland Security's oversight.
Border Patrol Agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection Officer Raymundo Gutierrez have been identified and placed on administrative leave.
Contradictory evidence suggests Alex Pretti was unarmed, with bystander videos showing him holding a phone.

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Trump Faces Immigration Scrutiny

U.S. President Donald Trump faces scrutiny over immigration enforcement after the shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti.
A second video shows Alex Pretti confronting Border Patrol agents days before his death, drawing mixed reactions among Republicans.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) supports an investigation.
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) criticizes Trump's comments about Pretti.
GOP strategist Matthew Bartlett cautions against pursuing the narrative that the shooting justifies Pretti's actions, as Republicans plan to focus on broader immigration issues ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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Justice Department Investigation

The Justice Department is investigating the January 24 shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, with the FBI leading the inquiry after the Department of Homeland Security's oversight.
Border Patrol Agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection Officer Raymundo Gutierrez have been identified and placed on administrative leave.
Contradictory evidence suggests Alex Pretti was unarmed, with bystander videos showing him holding a phone.

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