Jan 24, 2026
Alex Jeffrey Pretti shot by ICE agents
- Alex Jeffrey Pretti, worker at the VA and ICU Nurse, was shot and killed by ICE agents at Nicollet and 35th Across from the Glam Doll Donuts.
- Video on reddit shows he was held down prior to being shot (WARNING: Graphic violence)..
- Star Tribune reports federal officials claimed he was “brandishing a weapon”.
- Video from a second angle (WARNING: Graphic violence) contradicts this claim.
- Unicorn Riot summarized events on their site.
- Unraveled Press maintained a thread on Bluesky.
- AP News reported the National Guard was activated., as did Kare 11 news.
- Police Chief O’Hara calls for calm.
- ABC interviewed an army vet who was held for 8 hours and wasn’t allowed to call an attorney.
- Beyond Beurre Blanc posts a call to support Eat Street, the location of today’s killing
- Calls went out on Social Media for an “every block” candlelight vigil at 7pm this evening.