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Two Federal Agents Shoot and Kill 37-Year-Old in Minneapolis

Published January 28, 2026, 13:18
Two Federal Agents Shoot and Kill 37-Year-Old in Minneapolis

Two U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretty in Minneapolis, according to a report from the Department of Homeland Security. The report states that Pretty resisted arrest, but does not confirm claims by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that Pretty was armed and attempted to harm the officers. Instead, witness videos show the officers fired ten times, six of which while Pretty was lying motionless on the ground. An analysis by the New York Times confirms that the officers had disarmed Pretty before shooting him. The incident has sparked strong reactions and questions about the use of force by law enforcement. Secretary Noem had initially claimed that Pretty was dangerous and intended to harm the officers, but the report and videos contradict these statements. The case is under investigation and further developments are expected. The incident highlights the need for transparency and accountability in law enforcement actions, as well as a more careful approach to the use of force.