MINNEAPOLIS — Federal immigration agents fatally shot a man outside Glam Doll Donuts near 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue during an immigration enforcement operation, raising significant questions about the circumstances surrounding the use of deadly force and the subsequent handling of the scene.

According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), officers discharged their firearms after encountering a man who was allegedly armed with a handgun and who, authorities claim, “violently resisted” when agents attempted to disarm him.

DHS has stated that the shots were fired in self-defense during the confrontation and that a firearm was recovered at the scene.

However, portions of the incident captured on bystander video and described in media reports appear to conflict with the federal account.

In the available footage, the man is seen holding what appears to be a cell phone, and no visible weapon can be seen in his hands at the moment officers converged on him and gunshots were fired.

There has been no indication from authorities that the man discharged a weapon during the encounter.

Authorities later identified the deceased as a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident.

The Associated Press reported that his parents identified him as Alex Pretti, an intensive care unit nurse.

Law enforcement officials have also stated they believe Pretti was a lawful gun owner with a valid permit to carry.

According to multiple accounts, Pretti was present at the location as a legal observer and was filming federal officers during the operation prior to the confrontation.

Witnesses allege that officers attempted to detain him, leading to a physical struggle before the shooting occurred.

Further complicating the incident, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) reported that federal agents initially prevented state investigators from accessing the scene.

The BCA stated that even after returning with a signed judicial warrant, access was still denied for a period of time.

Federal authorities have not publicly explained the reason for the delay. State officials have emphasized that such restrictions raise concerns regarding interagency cooperation and transparency in officer-involved shootings.

This shooting marks the second fatal incident involving federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis during the current enforcement surge.

On January 7, Renee Good was killed after an ICE officer fired into her vehicle during a separate encounter, according to authorities.

The two incidents have prompted ongoing public demonstrations across the city.

Following Saturday’s shooting, hundreds of protesters returned to the streets despite extreme cold, demanding accountability and an end to expanded federal immigration operations in Minneapolis.

The shooting remains under investigation.

Federal officials have stated that reviews are ongoing, while state authorities continue to seek full access to evidence and the scene.

Additional information is expected to be released as investigations progress.