A federal judge on 25 January 2026 ordered the Department of Homeland Security to preserve evidence related to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. The order followed an emergency injunction filed in connection with the incident.
Border Patrol agents were involved in the shooting of Pretti, who was 37 years old at the time. The Department of Homeland Security stated he approached agents while allegedly carrying a concealed handgun.
Protesters gathered in downtown Minneapolis on 25 January 2026 demanding justice for Pretti. Authorities used tear gas and at least one stun grenade against demonstrators during the event.