Alex Jeffrey Pretti: 5 key things about Minneapolis Border Patrol shooting suspect

Alex Jeffrey Pretti was identified as the 37-year-old man fatally shot by Border Patrol agents near Glam Doll Donuts

Updated on: Jan 25, 2026, 24:50:15 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Alex Jeffrey Pretti was identified as the 37-year-old man fatally shot by Border Patrol agents near Glam Doll Donuts in Minneapolis on Saturday. Earlier in the day, police officials said that they believed that he was an American citizen. The Star Tribune was the first to identify the suspect, only hours after the Department of Homeland Security issued a statement.

Federal agents detain a person at the scene where federal agents fatally shot a man (REUTERS)

5 key things to know about Alex Jeffrey Pretti

Died in the hospital

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara confirmed that Pretti had multiple gunshot wounds when first responders arrived at the scene. He was taken to a medical center, where the 37-year-old was pronounced dead.

Minneapolis local and a lawful gun owner

Police further stated that Pretti was a local, and they believe he was a US Citizen. It is unclear if he was at the site protesting against ICE. After the DHS said that the suspect was armed and had a gun, Minneapolis officials said that he was a lawful gunowner and had a license.

Approached Border Patrol with a handgun

The DHS stated that Pretti approached US Border Patrol officers with a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun. He wanted to do maximum damage to law enforcement, it appeared, officials said at a press conference.

“The officers attempted to disarm the suspect but the armed suspect violently resisted. Fearing for his life and the lives and safety of fellow officers, an agent fired defensive shots. Medics on scene immediately delivered medical aid to the subject but was pronounced dead at the scene.”

The suspect also had 2 magazines and no ID, DHS added.

Prior criminal record

O’Hara said the man’s only previous interaction with law enforcement as far as he knew was for traffic tickets.

"And we believe he is a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry,” he said.

Alex Jeffrey Pretti's videos surface

Videos from the scene showed Pretti wrestling at least four officers before a string of shots was fired.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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