ICE's Homeland Security Investigations branch leading probe into fatal shooting of Alex Pretti

January 26, 2026

TL;DR

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is leading the federal investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
The decision to place HSI in the lead role is considered unusual, as they typically investigate international or immigration-related crimes.
HSI is not typically structured or equipped to handle core elements of officer-involved shooting investigations.
Officials stated the agent acted in self-defense, but bystander videos appear to contradict this, showing Pretti holding a phone.
Pretti was a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry, and his only prior law enforcement interaction was for traffic violations.
Witnesses stated Pretti approached agents with a camera, not a gun, and did not touch them.
This is the second person killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis in recent weeks.

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