Minnesota officials at odds with DHS over account of Minneapolis man fatally shot by Border Patrol agent

A man was shot and killed by federal agents today in Minneapolis, according to the city’s police chief. The Department of Homeland Security says the man was armed. Follow for live updates.

• Deadly shooting: A Minneapolis man was shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent today, marking the third shooting by federal officers in the city this month. Sources say the man has been identified as 37-year-old Alex Pretti, whose parents told the AP he worked as an ICU nurse. • Clashing narratives: The Department of Homeland Security said the man had a handgun and resisted when agents tried to disarm him. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said videos show that account to be “nonsense” and “lies.” During the Trump administration’s sweeping immigration crackdown, DHS statements have at times been contradicted by bystander video and questioned in courts. • Tensions inflamed: Anti-ICE protesters were already marching in Minneapolis today despite frigid temperatures. Authorities used tear gas and flash bangs to disperse an angry crowd confronting agents after the shooting. The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office has requested support from the Minnesota National Guard at the Whipple Federal Building so it can reallocate its deputies to other areas of the county needing support, due to potential growing conflict following today’s fatal shooting involving federal agents. The guard members are needed to “assist the Sheriff’s Office in protecting life, preserving property, and helping to ensure the safety of all community members,” the sheriff’s office said on X, emphasizing their presence is meant to “create a secure environment where all Minnesotans can exercise their rights safely.” The Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building has served as the backdrop for the ongoing tense dance in the Twin Cities since federal agents shot and killed Minneapolis resident Renee Good earlier this month. Its stark brick structure is home base for the immigration proceedings at the heart of the crackdown in the state.