@leotech1 said in The Incident: What Happened?:
It is Sunday evening, January 25, 2026, and the city of Minneapolis is in a state of high tension following the fatal shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti by federal agents on Saturday morning. This is the second fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by federal immigration authorities in the city this month, following the death of Renée Good on January 7.
Key Names & Terms to Watch
Alex Jeffrey Pretti: The 37-year-old nurse killed.
Greg Bovino: Border Patrol Chief who defended the agent’s “extensive training.”
Pam Bondi: U.S. Attorney General involved in the voter roll dispute.
Operation Metro Surge: The name of the federal immigration enforcement action in Minnesota.
Sig P320: The specific handgun model identified in the incident.
Important Note: Tensions remain high near the 26th and Nicollet area. Local news outlets like MPR News, KARE 11, and the Star Tribune are providing live updates on protests and the ongoing BCA (Bureau of Criminal Apprehension) investigation, though federal agencies have reportedly restricted state access to some evidence.