Summary
The Department of Homeland Security's large-scale immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis has resulted in several shootings. Three incidents involving gunfire happened in January 2026, including the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti. President Trump's time in office has seen at least four deaths linked to immigration enforcement activities.
Key Facts
- Operation Metro Surge is a major immigration enforcement effort in Minneapolis.
- The Department of Homeland Security calls it the largest operation of its kind.
- In January 2026, there were three shootings during this operation.
- Alex Pretti was killed by federal officers on January 24.
- This incident is at least the fourth death since President Trump returned to office.
- A total of eight other shootings during enforcement activities have resulted in injuries.
- Information has been verified by sources like PBS News, The Trace, NBC News, and The Washington Post.
