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ICE Agents Involved in Alex Pretty Shooting Placed on Leave

Published January 28, 2026, 21:08

At least two federal agents from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) involved in the shooting death of Alex Pretty in Minneapolis have been temporarily relieved of their duties. The exact number of agents affected remains unknown, but reports indicate it includes the two who fired the shots. Pretty, a 37-year-old veteran nurse, was shot by CBP agents last Saturday. His death, the second in Minnesota in three weeks involving federal agents, has sparked widespread outrage. The CBP has launched an investigation into the incident, which is facing criticism regarding the tactics employed by federal authorities.