Federal agents have been firing munitions toward demonstrators in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as operations continue amid escalating tensions. The Department of Homeland Security has submitted a report to Congress detailing the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, revealing that two officers discharged their weapons during the incident.
DHS Report Sheds Light on Pretti Shooting
The Department of Homeland Security report to Congress, obtained by major news networks, provides crucial details about the shooting of Alex Pretti during federal immigration enforcement activities. Contrary to initial administration claims that Pretti had been "brandishing" a firearm, the report from Customs and Border Protection's investigation states that personnel attempted to take Pretti into custody when he resisted, leading to a struggle.
During this confrontation, a border patrol agent reportedly shouted "He's got a gun!" multiple times. Approximately five seconds later, both a border patrol agent and a CBP officer discharged their service weapons at Pretti. The report has emerged as backlash against federal crackdowns grows, fueled by circulating videos showing aggressive behavior by federal agents in Minnesota.
Political Fallout and Trump's Response
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem faces mounting pressure from Democratic lawmakers calling for her resignation or impeachment over her handling of immigration operations and the department's response to the killings of both Pretti and Renee Good. Despite these demands, former President Donald Trump has publicly stated he will not dismiss Noem from her position.
"I think she's doing a very good job. The border is totally secure," Trump declared, indicating potential reductions in Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal agent numbers in Minnesota while defending his administration's approach to border security.
Ilhan Omar Targeted in Minneapolis Incident
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was sprayed with an unidentified substance by a man wielding a syringe during a town hall event in Minneapolis where she advocated for abolishing ICE permanently. Security personnel quickly tackled the assailant, who was arrested on suspicion of third-degree assault.
Despite colleagues urging her to end the event, Omar insisted on continuing, stating: "I learned at a young age that you don't give into threats." The attack occurs within a context of repeated xenophobic targeting from political opponents, including Trump's previous suggestions that Omar should be "sent back to Somalia" despite her US citizenship spanning more than twenty-five years.
Wider Implications and Additional Developments
The situation in Minnesota reflects broader national tensions surrounding immigration enforcement and federal intervention in local matters. Meanwhile, several other significant developments have emerged across various sectors:
- Families of two Trinidadian men killed in US military airstrikes have filed a federal lawsuit against the government
- Russia has intensified missile and drone attacks on the Ukrainian city of Odesa as conflict escalates in the Black Sea region
- United Parcel Service announced plans to cut up to 30,000 operational roles in 2026 while reducing low-profit Amazon deliveries
According to a lawsuit filed by Illinois and Chicago against DHS, immigration enforcement agents have increasingly utilized the Mobile Fortify facial recognition application, deploying it more than 100,000 times since its launch approximately in June 2025 for scanning faces and fingerprints in field operations.
The continuing federal presence in Minnesota and the detailed DHS report about the Pretti shooting highlight ongoing debates about immigration enforcement methods, federal authority, and accountability within homeland security operations across the United States.
