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Two officers involved in the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been temporarily suspended

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A screenshot from a video obtained by Reuters shows law enforcement officers kneeling next to the body of a man identified as Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot as federal agents attempted to arrest him in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, on January 24, 2026.
A screenshot from a video obtained by Reuters shows law enforcement officers kneeling next to the body of a man identified as Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot as federal agents attempted to arrest him in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, on January 24, 2026. REUTERS
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US border patrol has temporarily suspended two officers "involved" in the murder of Alex Pretti on Saturday in MinneapolisThey claim this is a "standard protocol" while the investigation is ongoing. However, it is unknown how many days they will be on administrative leave.

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