Crime
Death of Alex Pretti at Hands of Federal Agents Sparks Scrutiny and Protests in Minneapolis
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.
Crime
Angela Johnson and Her Son DeAngelo Johnson Killed After Shooting Inside Home in Chicago, Mother’s Boyfriend in Custody
CHICAGO — A 47-year-old mother and her 27-year-old son were fatally shot inside a residence in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood on the West Side late Thursday night, September 24, 2026, according to Chicago police.
The victims were identified as Angela Johnson, 47, and DeAngelo Johnson, 27. Police said a suspect, identified as Angela Johnson’s boyfriend, was taken into custody following the shooting.
The deadly shooting happened in the 800 block of North Parkside Avenue at approximately 10:43 p.m. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots coming from the basement of the residence and called 911.
When Chicago police officers arrived, they found the two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Angela Johnson was found in the basement with a gunshot wound to her chest. Police-radio traffic indicated she had been shot on the right side of her chest.
DeAngelo Johnson was found on the first floor with multiple gunshot wounds. Radio traffic indicated that he had suffered two gunshot wounds to his back.
Both victims were initially unresponsive and in critical condition. Emergency personnel performed CPR on DeAngelo Johnson before both victims were transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
According to police-radio traffic, one victim was pronounced dead at approximately 11:18 p.m., while the male victim was pronounced dead around 11:21 p.m.
Investigators found extensive evidence inside the residence, including approximately 23 shell casings in a basement bedroom. Additional shell casings were reportedly recovered in other areas of the basement, including the stairway, main room and bedroom.
Officers initially recovered a firearm and shell casings from the basement bedroom. Police later located a second firearm inside the home, bringing the total number of recovered firearms to two.
Authorities have not publicly stated who owned the firearms or confirmed which weapon, if either, was used in the fatal shooting.
Police also reported that DeAngelo Johnson was wearing an empty holster when officers found him on the first floor. That discovery prompted an officer-safety alert as officers searched the residence for the missing firearm.
Chicago police said the shooting appeared to be domestic-related and identified the alleged offender as the mother’s boyfriend.
Radio traffic indicated that a person had been detained by approximately 11:26 p.m. The official police report later confirmed that the known offender was taken into custody.
Two witnesses were reportedly available to identify the alleged offender, and officers conducted a show-up identification procedure near the scene.
Police have not released additional information about potential charges against the suspect.
The investigation into the Chicago Austin neighborhood double shooting remains ongoing. Detectives are continuing to examine the circumstances that led to the shooting, the relationship between the people involved and the role of the two recovered firearms.
The deaths of Angela Johnson and DeAngelo Johnson are being investigated as a double homicide.