The federal government has ordered ICE agents to withdraw from Minnesota following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis nurse and U.S. citizen. This decision follows intense public pressure and the deaths of two citizens involving federal officers this month.
A new government report presented to Congress provides a detailed account of the shooting. While officers initially claimed self-defense, the report reveals two critical details: two officers fired their weapons, and there is no evidence that Pretti reached for his licensed firearm before he was killed.
In a significant move, the President fired the Border Patrol Commander overseeing the Minnesota operation. A new official has been appointed to lead the transition. Most importantly, local police—rather than federal agents—will now lead the investigation into the shooting.
The incident has caused a rare moment of agreement across the political spectrum. Both Democrats and Republicans have raised concerns about the abuse of power. The NRA has also joined the call for a full investigation, defending Pretti’s right as a licensed gun owner.
As thousands take to the streets, the administration has promised a transparent investigation. The focus now turns to whether the officers involved will face charges based on the new evidence found in the congressional report.