Alex Pretti, 37, identified as man fatally shot by Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis
AFGE says video doesn't clearly show Alex Jeffrey Pretti brandishing weapon as DHS claimed in Minneapolis shooting
By Alexandra Koch Fox News
Published January 24, 2026 5:24pm EST
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) identified the man fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis on Saturday as one of its members, Alex Jeffrey Pretti.
Pretti, a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident and ICU nurse, was shot during an immigration enforcement operation early Saturday targeting Jose Huerta-Chuma, an illegal immigrant with a criminal history including domestic assault for intentional conflict bodily harm, disorderly conduct and driving without a valid license.
Homeland Security officials said Pretti approached Border Patrol agents while armed with a 9mm pistol and "violently resisted" when they attempted to disarm him.
Medics at the scene immediately delivered aid, but Pretti was pronounced dead at the scene.

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