Shootings by immigration agents: Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis

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1. December 2025

   Dec 2– 3Trump targets Minnesota’s Somali community with harsh words and policies11 articles · 11 independent sources

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2. Dec 2– 3ICE reportedly targeting Somalis in Minneapolis22 articles · 14 independent sources

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3. Dec 2– 3Feds plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source says8 articles · 7 independent sources

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4. January 2026

   Jan 6– 7DHS launches 'largest immigration operation ever' in Minneapolis8 articles · 7 independent sources

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5. Jan 6Trump administration plans aggressive immigration crackdown with 2,000 agents in Minnesota amid welfare fraud scandal16 articles · 10 independent sources

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6. Jan 7Federal agents involved in Minneapolis shooting amid massive ICE crackdown6 articles · 6 independent sources

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7. Jan 7Minneapolis mayor says ICE officer’s killing of a motorist was ‘reckless’ and wasn’t self-defense8 articles · 8 independent sources

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8. Jan 7Shooting reported in Minneapolis, where feds are conducting an immigration crackdown11 articles · 5 independent sources

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9. Jan 7– 9Minneapolis ICE shooting: Everything we know so far122 articles · 49 independent sources

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10. Jan 7– 8Fatal shooting by ICE agent in Minneapolis raises questions about officers firing at moving vehicles123 articles · 70 independent sources

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11. Jan 8– 11Anti-ICE protests in New York, Minneapolis after deadly shooting105 articles · 59 independent sources

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12. Jan 8– 9Minneapolis ICE shooting: FBI will lead investigation; BCA won't have access to case material20 articles · 12 independent sources

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13. Jan 8Minneapolis on edge after fatal shooting of woman by ICE officer28 articles · 13 independent sources

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14. Jan 8MN Gov. Walz Appears to Threaten to Use National Guard Against Federal Government7 articles · 6 independent sources

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15. Jan 8– 9ICE officer who shot woman in Minneapolis was dragged and injured in traffic stop last year21 articles · 15 independent sources

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16. Jan 10Congress is debating the possible consequences for ICE and even Noem after Renee Good’s killing9 articles · 9 independent sources

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17. Jan 11– 12Homeland Security sending hundreds more officers to Minnesota, Noem says14 articles · 14 independent sources

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18. Jan 12– 16ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Good suffered internal bleeding; extent of injuries unclear30 articles · 15 independent sources

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19. Jan 12– 13Minnesota sues Trump administration over immigration operations46 articles · 33 independent sources

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20. Jan 13State of Minnesota sues Trump admin in attempt to end ICE surge8 articles · 3 independent sources

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21. Jan 14– 15State lawmaker announces articles of impeachment against Gov. Walz20 articles · 14 independent sources

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22. Jan 14Justice Department sees no basis for civil rights probe in Minnesota ICE shooting, official says8 articles · 6 independent sources

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23. Jan 14Renee Good's family launches probe of ICE shooting with George Floyd lawyer8 articles · 8 independent sources

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24. Jan 14– 17Judge restricts federal response to Minnesota protests amid ongoing outcry over ICE shootings21 articles · 20 independent sources

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25. Jan 15Fear, anger spread after another immigration shooting in Minneapolis12 articles · 8 independent sources

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26. Jan 15Federal officer shoots person in leg after being attacked during Minneapolis arrest, officials say38 articles · 22 independent sources

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27. Jan 15Federal agent shoots man officials say assaulted officer in Minneapolis, prompting protests39 articles · 23 independent sources

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28. Jan 15Minneapolis ICE shooting: Agent shoots immigrant, officer also hurt26 articles · 12 independent sources

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29. Jan 16– 17Emergency calls reveal chaos after Minneapolis ICE shooting26 articles · 20 independent sources

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30. Jan 17Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters22 articles · 17 independent sources

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31. Jan 17DOJ investigating Minnesota officials over alleged ICE Interference5 articles · 5 independent sources

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32. Jan 17DOJ probing Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over alleged conspiracy to impede immigration agents: report29 articles · 24 independent sources

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33. Jan 17– 21DOJ subpoenas Minnesota leaders in criminal grand jury probe over ICE response18 articles · 18 independent sources

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34. Jan 17– 23Statewide strike and economic blackout to protest ICE on Friday19 articles · 15 independent sources

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35. Jan 18– 19Pentagon readies 1,500 troops for potential Minnesota deployment, US officials say28 articles · 26 independent sources

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36. Jan 18Army puts 1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, AP sources say11 articles · 11 independent sources

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37. Jan 20– 21Justice Department subpoenas Walz and others in immigration enforcement obstruction investigation22 articles · 9 independent sources

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38. Jan 20Trump administration asks judge to reject Minnesota’s bid to stop immigration crackdown14 articles · 14 independent sources

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39. Jan 22Renee Good was shot in the head, autopsy commissioned by her family finds12 articles · 7 independent sources

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40. Jan 23Minnesota gears up for anti-immigration enforcement protest Friday despite dangerous cold11 articles · 7 independent sources

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41. Jan 24– 29New video appears to show Alex Pretti clashing with agents 11 days before fatal shooting11 articles · 6 independent sources

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42. Jan 24– 27What we know so far about the latest killing by federal officers in Minneapolis54 articles · 39 independent sources

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43. Jan 24A man is fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis74 articles · 39 independent sources

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44. Jan 24The Minneapolis protester fatally shot by a federal officer was ICU nurse Alex Pretti, his parents say16 articles · 6 independent sources

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45. Jan 24FBI agent resigns over investigation into shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, sources say15 articles · 10 independent sources

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46. Jan 24Border Patrol-involved shooting reported in Minneapolis7 articles · 5 independent sources

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47. Jan 24Police chief calls for calm after a man is shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown8 articles · 7 independent sources

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48. Jan 25Protesters demand immigration agents leave Minneapolis after man is shot and killed during crackdown19 articles · 11 independent sources

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49. Jan 26Trump dispatching border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota19 articles · 19 independent sources

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50. Jan 26– 27Minneapolis ICE Shooting Tests Limits of Trump’s Immigration Crackdown5 articles · 4 independent sources

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51. Jan 26– 282 federal officers fired shots in encounter that killed Alex Pretti, DHS tells Congress33 articles · 21 independent sources

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52. Jan 26– 29Border czar suggests fewer ICE agents in Minneapolis, but only after 'cooperation' from state officials16 articles · 13 independent sources

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53. Jan 26– 29Border czar Homan suggests a possible drawdown in Minnesota but only after ‘cooperation’ - Boston News, Weather, Sports16 articles · 14 independent sources

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54. Jan 26Trump strikes a positive tone on Tim Walz after phone call with the Minnesota governor10 articles · 8 independent sources

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55. Jan 27Greg Bovino to return to 'old job' in El Centro, California after Alex Pretti shooting: Reports17 articles · 7 independent sources

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56. Jan 27Minnesota judge orders acting ICE director to appear in court8 articles · 8 independent sources

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57. Jan 27– 31The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the killing of Alex Pretti58 articles · 45 independent sources

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58. Jan 27Alex Pretti broke rib in confrontation with federal agents a week before death, sources say12 articles · 11 independent sources

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59. Jan 27Trump touts ‘progress’ in Minneapolis after ‘very good’ call with Mayor Jacob Frey5 articles · 5 independent sources

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60. Jan 27Judge orders ICE chief to appear in court to explain why detainees have been denied due process33 articles · 24 independent sources

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61. Jan 28– 29Federal officers involved in Alex Pretti shooting placed on leave, DHS says30 articles · 21 independent sources

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62. Jan 29Judge bars arrests of lawful refugees in Minnesota5 articles · 3 independent sources

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63. Jan 31Judge allows ICE’s Operation Metro Surge to continue in Minnesota19 articles · 13 independent sources

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64. Jan 31– Feb 1Judge says she won’t halt the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota as a lawsuit proceeds6 articles · 6 independent sources

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65. February 2026

    Feb 2Alex Pretti shooting: 2 Border Patrol agents reportedly identified in Minnesota incident14 articles · 3 independent sources

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66. Feb 2– 3Alex Pretti's death ruled a homicide by medical examiner14 articles · 7 independent sources

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67. Feb 4Border czar Tom Homan says 700 federal agents will leave Minnesota54 articles · 46 independent sources

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68. Feb 11Gov. Tim Walz says federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota could end within days5 articles · 5 independent sources

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69. Feb 12– 13Federal authorities announce end to Minnesota immigration crackdown70 articles · 49 independent sources

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70. Feb 16– 17Hopes that FBI would share evidence in Alex Pretti's killing with state investigators have shattered13 articles · 10 independent sources

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71. Feb 17Minnesota’s Legislature braces for a federal immigration fight as the enforcement surge winds down7 articles · 7 independent sources

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72. April 2026

    Apr 16County prosecutor charges ICE agent with assault for pointing gun at people on Minneapolis highway10 articles · 7 independent sources

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73. Apr 16ICE officer charged with assault for February incident in MN12 articles · 8 independent sources

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74. May 2026

    May 18ICE officer charged with assault in shooting during Minneapolis immigration crackdown16 articles · 16 independent sources

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75. May 29ICE agent charged in Minneapolis shooting arrested in Texas15 articles · 15 independent sources

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76. May 29– 30ICE agent charged in north Minneapolis shooting arrested in Texas25 articles · 17 independent sources

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77. June 2026

    Jun 22– 23Minnesota judge rejects DOJ subpoenas against state officials over immigration enforcement22 articles · 21 independent sources

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78. July 2026

    Jul 22– 25ICE raids took economic toll8 articles · 2 independent sources

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79. August 2026

    Aug 18– 20Minnesota attorney general sues Texas governor to compel extradition of ICE agent for trial60 articles · 46 independent sources

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80. Aug 24– 28ICE agent charged with Minnesota shooting released from jail in Texas124 articles · 64 independent sources

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81. Aug 25– 26Family of Alex Pretti speaks out in exclusive interview: 'They murdered our child'14 articles · 7 independent sources

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82. September 2026

    Sep 3– 5AP Source: ICE officer charged with lying to investigators in the shooting of Venezuelan man116 articles · 67 independent sources

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83. Sep 16– 18ICE agent charged in non-fatal Minneapolis shooting appears for federal charges75 articles · 43 independent sources

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