Crime
Man killed by federal agents in Minneapolis identified as 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti
Federal agents fatally shot a man early Saturday morning in south Minneapolis, prompting confrontations between demonstrators and law enforcement at the scene.
The incident marks the second fatal shooting involving federal agents in Minnesota amid an expanded immigration enforcement operation currently underway across the state.
According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the man was armed with a handgun and was carrying two loaded magazines at the time of the encounter.
DHS stated that an agent discharged his weapon in self-defense and later released a photograph of the firearm recovered at the scene.
Sources familiar with the investigation identified the man as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, 37.
The sources spoke on condition of anonymity, citing that they were not authorized to publicly disclose details of the case.
Pretti was listed as a resident of south Minneapolis.
Video circulating from the scene shows multiple federal agents restraining Pretti on the ground before shots were fired.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
During a news conference, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara confirmed the deceased was a 37-year-old white male with no significant criminal history. O’Hara stated that a review of law enforcement records revealed only minor infractions, such as parking violations. Additional law enforcement sources corroborated that Pretti had no serious criminal record.
Chief O’Hara further noted that Pretti was a lawful gun owner and possessed a valid permit to carry a firearm. State and educational records indicate that Pretti attended the University of Minnesota and was issued a Minnesota nursing license in 2021, which remains active through March 2026.
As the day progressed, the law enforcement presence in the area gradually decreased while the number of demonstrators increased. Protesters blocked the intersection of 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue, where the shooting occurred. Hundreds of people were seen marching along 26th Street, and several nearby restaurants opened their doors, offering coffee and shelter to protesters seeking warmth.
The shooting comes amid heightened political debate over federal immigration enforcement and funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Earlier this week, most Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives voted against a Republican-led bill that would provide additional funding for DHS. The bill passed narrowly with support from seven Democrats and is scheduled for consideration in the U.S. Senate ahead of the January 30 funding deadline.
If Senate Democrats reject the measure, the move could trigger a partial federal government shutdown.
U.S. Representative Angie Craig publicly urged Senate Democrats to oppose the funding bill. In a statement posted on X, Craig wrote that Republicans cannot pass the measure without Democratic support and called for lawmakers to withhold funding from DHS, describing the agency as “lawless” and stating, “Enough is enough. Shut DHS down.”
The shooting remains under investigation. Federal authorities have not released the name of the agent involved, and no additional details regarding the circumstances leading up to the encounter have been made public.
PORT JERVIS, N.Y. — February 15, 2026 — The City of Port Jervis Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred shortly after midnight on Hammond Street.
At approximately 12:32 a.m. on February 15, officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire in the area of 145–147 Hammond Street, located in the city’s Fourth Ward.
Upon arrival, officers discovered 43-year-old Jason Finch suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body following what authorities described as a disturbance.
Finch was transported to Bon Secours Hospital for emergency medical treatment. Despite lifesaving efforts, he later succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation is being conducted as a homicide and is a coordinated effort involving the New York State Police and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, with additional assistance from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group and the Hudson Valley Crime Analysis Center.
Authorities have indicated that, at this time, the incident appears to be isolated and there is no known ongoing threat to the public.
Detectives continue to process evidence, conduct interviews, and pursue investigative leads.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Port Jervis Police Department at 845-856-5101. Additional updates will be provided as new information becomes available.