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Minneapolis, Minnesota – January 24, 2026 – A 37-year-old local man was fatally shot by federal immigration agents this morning in south Minneapolis, sparking immediate outrage, protests, and renewed calls to halt aggressive immigration enforcement operations in the state.
The incident unfolded shortly after 10 a.m. in the city’s vibrant Eat Street neighborhood, directly in front of the popular Glam Doll Donuts shop at the intersection of 26th Street West and Nicollet Avenue. Witnesses and circulating cellphone videos show a group of federal agents—reportedly including ICE and Border Patrol personnel—attempting to apprehend the man. A physical struggle ensued, with agents wrestling the individual to the ground before multiple gunshots were fired. Bystander footage captured at least five shots, according to several accounts on social media and news reports.
The victim has been identified by sources close to the investigation as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen from Minneapolis. Authorities confirmed he was a resident of the area, though details about why federal agents were engaging him remain under investigation. Official statements from the Department of Homeland Security and local police indicate the man was armed, and agents acted after a confrontation escalated. However, eyewitnesses and some media outlets have described the man as possibly being an observer or bystander caught up in the encounter, with conflicting claims about whether he posed an immediate threat.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz quickly condemned the shooting, calling it “horrifying” and the latest in a string of violent incidents involving federal agents in the city. This marks at least the second fatal shooting by federal personnel in Minneapolis in under a month, amid a broader Trump administration immigration crackdown that has deployed thousands of additional officers nationwide. Walz urged President Trump to immediately suspend operations in Minnesota, describing the tactics as “sickening” and the officers as “violent” and “untrained.”
Protests erupted within hours of the shooting, with hundreds gathering at the scene. Demonstrators clashed with law enforcement as anger boiled over, with chants demanding justice and calls to “abolish ICE.” Social media footage showed crowds confronting federal agents, pepper spray being deployed, and some individuals being detained.
Glam Doll Donuts, a beloved local spot known for its creative pastries and as a community hub on Eat Street, was thrust into the national spotlight. The shop’s iconic storefront—normally a place for coffee and conversation—was cordoned off with yellow police tape, surrounded by emergency vehicles and crowds throughout the day.
Videos of the incident, including bystander angles showing the struggle and aftermath, have spread rapidly online. One widely shared clip appears to capture events from the perspective of a woman in pink filming from the sidewalk before she was reportedly detained. While graphic footage circulates, no still images of the fatal moment itself have been widely published by mainstream outlets.
The Minneapolis Police Department and federal authorities are conducting a joint investigation. Officials have urged calm while promising transparency, but community leaders and activists argue the pattern of incidents points to deeper issues with federal overreach in immigrant-heavy neighborhoods.
As night falls in Minneapolis, the scene outside Glam Doll Donuts remains tense, with protesters vowing to stay until answers are provided and accountability is demanded. This latest tragedy has intensified debates over immigration enforcement tactics and their human cost in communities across the country.
