A new video has surfaced showing the moment an armed man in Minneapolis lunged at federal officers, prompting them to defend themselves with lethal force.
The incident took place on Saturday morning, and the Department of Homeland Security has described the shooting as “defensive.”
Newly released footage, taken by a bystander, shows the man in civilian clothing, now identified as 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti, appearing to confront the agents.
BREAKING: Minneapolis man fatally shot by federal agents Saturday identified as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, 37 pic.twitter.com/1y1UlBl6ct
— BensonNewsHub (@BensonNewsHub) January 24, 2026
A struggle ensues as multiple agents attempt to subdue him, tackling him to the ground near parked cars and snowbanks.
During the altercation on the ground, the man resists, and agents surround him.
Gunshots are then heard in rapid succession.
WARNING, GRAPHIC:
Clear footage of the shooting from MPR News pic.twitter.com/fYkg2qrLIw
— Cassandra MacDonald (@CassandraRules) January 24, 2026
BREAKING: NEW ANGLE shows the moment an armed man in Minneapolis attacked Border Patrol agents, resulting in fatal self defense shots by the agent
THIS is what happens when you think you can be a hero for illegal alien r*pists and killers.
The ultimate FAFO. CASE CLOSED. pic.twitter.com/sdTbxptD0X
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January 24, 2026
#BREAKING: Watch as brand new footage showing the moment a 37-year-old man was taken down by federal ice and border patrol agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Officials say he was armed and legally carrying a firearm with a permit when the confrontation occurred.
The red… pic.twitter.com/Yp2LzdBe6J
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) January 24, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security’s statement read in full:
“At 9:05 AM CT, as DHS law enforcement officers were conducting a targeted operation in Minneapolis against an illegal alien wanted for violent assault, an individual approached US Border Patrol officers with a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun, seen here.
The officers attempted to disarm the suspect but the armed suspect violently resisted. More details on the armed struggle are forthcoming.
Fearing for his life and the lives and safety of fellow officers, an agent fired defensive shots. Medics on scene immediately delivered medical aid to the subject but was pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspect also had 2 magazines and no ID—this looks like a situation where an individual wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement.
About 200 rioters arrived at the scene and began to obstruct and assault law enforcement on the scene, crowd control measures were deployed for the safety of the public and law enforcement.
This situation is evolving, and more information is forthcoming.”
Chaos is currently unfolding in Minneapolis, as hundreds of protesters descended on the area of the shooting and are ignoring dispersal orders.
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