Minneapolis, Minnesota — The death of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse, has officially been classified as a homicide by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner, intensifying public scrutiny over the actions of federal immigration agents involved in the incident.
The federal agents responsible for the shooting have been identified through official records and investigative reporting as Jesus Ochoa, a 43-year-old U.S. Border Patrol agent, and Raymundo Gutierrez, a 35-year-old Customs and Border Protection officer.
According to the official report prepared by Dr. Andrew Baker, Pretti died from multiple ghot wounds*.
Under the section describing how the injuries occurred, the medical examiner stated that Pretti was sh*t by law enforcement officer(s).
The classification confirms that his death resulted from actions taken by others, rather than from natural or accidental causes.
Pretti was sh*t on January 24, 2026, in south Minneapolis during a federal immigration operation that sparked protests and widespread community anger.
He stood 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighed 147 pounds, and was divorced at the time of his death.
He would have turned 38 years old the following month. After the autopsy, his body was released to a funeral home.
Federal authorities initially alleged that Pretti approached officers while armed and resisted arrest.
However, multiple videos recorded by witnesses and circulated publicly appear to show Pretti holding a cellphone and attempting to assist a woman who had been sprayed by agents moments before he was tackled and f***d upon.
The incident occurred just days after a prior confrontation between Pretti and immigration officers, further fueling debate about the escalation of enforcement tactics.
His d***h quickly became a flashpoint in national discussions surrounding federal policing, protest response, and immigration enforcement practices.
Civil rights organizations, elected officials, and community leaders have demanded accountability and transparency, calling for an independent review of the agents’ conduct.
A federal civil rights investigation remains ongoing, with authorities examining video evidence, witness statements, and operational decisions made that day.
Family members have strongly rejected early official narratives, describing them as misleading and deeply painful.
Loved ones and colleagues remember Alex Pretti as a compassionate healthcare professional who dedicated his life to caring for others, particularly veterans, through his work in intensive care.
The medical examiner’s homicide ruling does not determine legal guilt, but it adds significant weight to calls for justice and answers.
As investigations continue, Pretti’s case remains one of the most closely watched and emotionally charged law enforcement incidents in Minneapolis in recent years.
