By — Mike Catalini, Associated Press Mike Catalini, Associated Press By — Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/dhs-tells-congress-2-federal-officers-fired-shots-during-encounter-that-killed-alex-pretti Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter DHS tells Congress 2 federal officers fired shots during encounter that killed Alex Pretti Nation Jan 27, 2026 6:11 PM EST WASHINGTON (AP) — Two federal officers fired shots during an encounter that killed ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, a Customs and Border Protection official told Congress in a notice sent Tuesday. The notice said one Border Patrol officer fired his Glock and a CBP officer fired his, according to a notification to Congress obtained by The Associated Press. READ MORE: A second U.S. citizen was killed by federal forces in Minneapolis. Here's what we know Investigators from CBP's Office of Professional Responsibility conducted the analysis based on a review of body-worn camera footage and agency documentation, the notice said. The agency is required to report in-custody and certain other deaths involving its agents and officers to Congress. A Customs and Border Protection official said in the notice that officers tried to take Pretti into custody and he resisted, leading to a struggle. During the struggle, a Border Patrol agent yelled, "He's got a gun!" multiple times, the official said. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Mike Catalini, Associated Press Mike Catalini, Associated Press By — Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Steve Karnowski, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two federal officers fired shots during an encounter that killed ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, a Customs and Border Protection official told Congress in a notice sent Tuesday. The notice said one Border Patrol officer fired his Glock and a CBP officer fired his, according to a notification to Congress obtained by The Associated Press. READ MORE: A second U.S. citizen was killed by federal forces in Minneapolis. Here's what we know Investigators from CBP's Office of Professional Responsibility conducted the analysis based on a review of body-worn camera footage and agency documentation, the notice said. The agency is required to report in-custody and certain other deaths involving its agents and officers to Congress. A Customs and Border Protection official said in the notice that officers tried to take Pretti into custody and he resisted, leading to a struggle. During the struggle, a Border Patrol agent yelled, "He's got a gun!" multiple times, the official said. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now