Two ICE-linked agents are on leave after the fatal Alex Pretti shooting, raising fresh questions over federal enforcement actions.
The federal response to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti has taken a new turn and it’s drawing national attention.
Two federal immigration agents involved in the January 24 shooting in Minneapolis have now been placed on administrative leave, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The agents are from U.S. Border Patrol and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
DHS officials describe the move as standard procedure whenever federal officers are involved in a deadly incident.
Placing agents on leave removes them from active field duties while federal and local investigations continue. It is meant to protect the integrity of the process, not to signal wrongdoing.
Officials stress that administrative leave does not mean guilt or innocence. The decision, however, has raised eyebrows.
Earlier statements from a Border Patrol commander suggested the agents were still working but in another city reportedly for safety reasons.
The confirmation of administrative leave appears to contradict those initial comments, adding to public confusion around the case.
Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was killed during a confrontation involving federal immigration enforcement and local residents.
His death has sparked nationwide debate over the role of federal agents, use of force, and accountability especially after video evidence surfaced that challenged early official narratives.
According to multiple studies, public trust in law enforcement drops by 20–30% following incidents where official accounts conflict with visual evidence, making transparency critical in cases like this.
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