Politics1/28/2026•Bloomberg

Border Patrol Agents on Leave After Fatal Minnesota Shooting

Border Patrol Agents on Leave After Fatal Minnesota Shooting

Two US Border Patrol agents have been placed on administrative leave following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minnesota. The incident has sparked scrutiny over the Trump administration's immigration-enforcement operations in the state. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) confirmed the agents' leave, but provided limited details about the circumstances surrounding Pretti's death. The shooting has raised concerns about the use of force by Border Patrol agents and the broader impact of the administration's immigration policies on local communities. The case is currently under investigation, and authorities have not yet released the full details of the incident. The article highlights the ongoing tension between federal immigration enforcement and the concerns of local residents in Minnesota, who are demanding transparency and accountability in the aftermath of the shooting.

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