A 37-year-old man was shot and killed Saturday morning in Minneapolis -- the second shooting of a U.S. citizen this month by federal agents in the city.
The shooting of Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, ratcheted up tensions, as protesters clashed in the streets with law enforcement in the aftermath of the shooting.
The incident followed the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother, on Jan. 7.
Attorney General Bondi 'on the ground' in Minneapolis
Attorney General Pam Bondi said she is "on the ground" in Minneapolis and announced the arrest of 16 people charged with assaulting federal law enforcement.
"Federal agents have arrested 16 Minnesota rioters for allegedly assaulting federal law enforcement -- people who have been resisting and impeding our federal law enforcement agents," Bondi wrote on social media. "We expect more arrests to come. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: NOTHING will stop President Trump and this Department of Justice from enforcing the law."
Jan 28, 2026, 1:12 PM EST
2 federal officers involved in Pretti shooting placed on leave: Sources
Two federal officers involved in Saturday's shooting of Alex Pretti have been placed on paid administrative leave, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation.
The sources told ABC News this is standard operating procedure when there is an officer-involved shooting.
The moment that the firearm of a man identified as Alex Pretti is retrieved from a waistband holster by a federal officer (in light grey jacket, crouched) as another officer (in green) draws his weapon, before Pretti was fatally shot in Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 24, 2026.
Video Obtained By Reuters
One federal officer involved is a Border Patrol agent and the other is a Customs and Border Protection officer, according to a Department of Homeland Security notification to Congress, obtained by ABC News on Tuesday. Both discharged their weapons, according to the notification.
A Customs and Border Protection spokesperson said the two officers involved have been on administrative leave since Saturday, calling it "standard protocol."
At a news conference on Sunday, Customs and Border Protection commander-at-large Greg Bovino said the officers involved in the shooting were still working.
"All agents that were involved in that scene are working, not in Minneapolis, but in other locations," he said.
-ABC News’ Luke Barr
Jan 28, 2026, 10:19 AM EST
Walz to ABC News: 'We just need them out of here, and we need accountability'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz visited the memorial for Alex Pretti Wednesday morning, telling ABC News correspondent Matt Rivers, "We’re just personally paying our respects, my wife and I."
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, alongside his wife Gwen Walz, attends a memorial for Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Jan. 28, 2026.
Governor Tim Walz via X
Asked if he thinks there will be a shift in tone from the administration after his conversation with President Donald Trump, the governor replied, "I’m not so interested in shift in tone. We just need them out of here, and we need accountability for what’s happened."
Jan 28, 2026, 9:02 AM EST
Trump says Mayor Frey is 'playing with fire'
President Donald Trump said in a social media post that Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is "playing with fire" after Frey said the city will not enforce federal immigration laws.
"Surprisingly, Mayor Jacob Frey just stated that, 'Minneapolis does not, and will not, enforce Federal Immigration Laws.' This is after having had a very good conversation with him," Trump wrote on social media. "Could somebody in his inner sanctum please explain that this statement is a very serious violation of the Law, and that he is PLAYING WITH FIRE!"
Frey said on social media on Monday that in his meeting with border czar Tom Homan, he "reiterated that my main ask is for Operation Metro Surge to end as quickly as possible."
"I shared with Mr. Homan the serious negative impacts this operation has had on Minneapolis and surrounding communities, as well as the strain it has placed on our local police officers," Frey said. "I also made it clear that Minneapolis does not and will not enforce federal immigration laws, and that we will remain focused on keeping our neighbors and streets safe. City leaders will continue to stay in conversation with Mr. Homan and his team."
