Border Patrol agents involved in Alex Pretti shooting had body cameras
President Trump and Gov. Walz discussing scaling down federal operations in Minnesota
The shooting occurred in Minneapolis
Federal officials confirmed the body camera information to CBS News
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U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News that some Border Patrol agents involved in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis had body cameras, as President Trump and Minnesota Governor Walz revealed they are in discussions about scaling down the federal surge in the state. The confirmation about the body cameras comes amid heightened scrutiny of law enforcement practices and the use of surveillance technology during federal operations. The shooting incident has drawn significant attention to the presence of federal agents in Minneapolis and their interaction with local communities. Meanwhile, the dialogue between the Republican president and Democratic governor represents a rare bipartisan moment as they navigate the complex situation of federal law enforcement presence in the state.
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Law enforcement, Federal operations, Police accountability
On January 24, 2026, Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old American intensive care nurse for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, was shot multiple times and killed by two United States Customs and Border Protection officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The incident occurred amid widespread ...
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021.
Born into a wealthy New York City family, Trump graduated from the...
Two U.S. officials tell CBS News some of the Border Patrol agents involved in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis had body cameras. Also on Monday, President Trump and Gov. Walz both confirmed they are in conversation about scaling down the federal surge in Minnesota.
