Chaos breaks out in ‘war zone’ Minneapolis after man shot dead by Border Patrol

Published January 24, 2026 5:00pm ET



Protests and rioting have broken out in Minneapolis after Border Patrol agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old white male and Minneapolis resident, after he attempted to intervene in an immigration-related arrest while armed.

“We need people to remain peaceful. In the area, we have an unlawful assembly at this time. Minneapolis police have given multiple warnings for the crowd to disperse,” Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said.

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