Live Updates: 2 Federal Agents Who Shot Minneapolis Man Are Placed on Leave

[iemanja]

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Source: New York Times

The two federal agents who opened fire on a Veterans Affairs nurse in Minneapolis have been placed on leave, an official with the Department of Homeland Security said on Wednesday, as more voices, including some in the Republican Party, broke with the White House over its handling of the fatal shooting.

It was unclear if the department had taken any action regarding the other agents involved in the encounter with the nurse, Alex Pretti, including those who had helped restrain him before the two agents fired about 10 bullets into his back and as he slumped onto the street. The agents have been on leave since the shooting, the official said — something the White House had not previously disclosed.

On Sunday, Gregory Bovino, who was then overseeing President Trump’s Border Patrol operations in the city, told CNN that the agents involved in Mr. Pretti’s shooting had been moved to other cities and would “more than likely be on administrative duty.” He and other officials stridently defended the killing, however, falsely describing Mr. Pretti’s actions before he was killed.

The revelation came as authorities in Minneapolis and the U.S. Capitol Police were investigating an attack on Representative Ilhan Omar, a Democrat who represents parts of the city and has been a frequent target of criticism from Mr. Trump. A man sprayed her with an unknown substance during a public event on Tuesday night as she criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.

Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01/28/us/minneapolis-shooting-ice-minnesota

[UpInArms]

1. Murderers

And those who helped are accessories to murder …

All should stand trial in Minneapolis for their crimes

[otchmoson]

2. Wow!

What a speedy response--good job, DHS. If the officers had behaved in such a "speedy manner", Alex Pretti would still be alive, and the agents would be out of a job.

[bluestarone]

3. Wow, possible 11 shots fired. two ICE on leave.

Sounds like BULLSHIT to me.

[otchmoson]

4. Here's my e-mail to ruby red respresentatives

January 29

Good morning Senators/Congressman
Too scared to be a soldier, too dumb to be a cop—this aptly identifies the people recruited by Noem’s DHS to fill the ranks of ICE. It has become apparent that Noem has neither the will nor the skill to properly train and restrain these agents. So, I suggest that you remove Noem—either demand resignation or begin impeachment proceedings in a bicameral action. And since the DHS seems unable to fulfill their responsibility to maintain order and respect the rule of law, it falls to our representatives—THAT’S YOU—to oversee and demand compliance. Additionally, whatever legislation you must enact to constrain this rogue agency (including withholding funding), you must include penalties for both miscreants and those who permit/enable them. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

[AloeVera]

5. So glad some journalists finally got corrective lenses for their vision problems.

He and other officials stridently defended the killing, however, falsely describing Mr. Pretti’s actions before he was killed.

They were having trouble before seeing what was right in front of them.

[LiberalArkie]

6. Paid vacation as usual?

[iemanja]

7. No doubt

But at least they aren't out killing more people.

[llmart]

13. And probably outside the country...

in a nice, sunny, warm climate because after all, they had to spend time in that cold and snowy Minnesota. Don't forget that WE THE PEOPLE are paying for this.

[Pinback]

16. Yeah, that'll teach 'em! (nt)

[JustAnotherGen]

8. They need to be arrested

AG Ellis needs their names.

[iemanja]

9. Ellison. Yes.

[PSPS]

10. "Placed on leave" usually means a paid vacation

[Jilly_in_VA]

11. We need to know who they are

We are entitled to know their names! They are cold blooded murderers, and as such they are criminals. WE NEED TO KNOW WHO THEY ARE!

[sinkingfeeling]

12. The ever-changing story from DHS.

[Justice matters.]

14. Way to celebrate "national-security" heroes who fought and killed a

"domestic terrorist" with a gun...



Seriously, why don't the chills on See BS just say the Fascist regime LIED and will continue to LIE?

[Grim Chieftain]

15. They are murderers

They should be in jail, held without bail. Now if they were black and poor...

[Omaha Steve]

17. AFTER a review by forum hosts LOCKING

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