Minnesota state authorities have accused the Federal Bureau of Investigation of unprecedentedly blocking the investigation into the shooting of Alex Pretti. The 37-year-old nurse was killed in January during a protest in Minneapolis by federal agents. Despite pressure from the governor, the FBI refuses to release key evidence and materials from its own investigation, leading to the most serious state-federal government crisis in years.
Blockade of Evidence
The FBI has officially refused to hand over evidence collected in the case of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti to state investigators, halting the local investigation.
Tragic End to Protest
The victim is a 37-year-old nurse who was killed by federal officers during a demonstration in Minneapolis at the end of January.
Unprecedented Legal Conflict
Minnesota authorities describe Washington's behavior as exceptional and are considering a lawsuit against federal agencies.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has officially announced that the FBI is refusing to cooperate in clarifying the circumstances of Alex Pretti's death. The man, a 37-year-old nurse, was shot and killed on January 24, 2026 during a demonstration against immigration policy in Minneapolis. While initial reports indicated the involvement of CBP and ICE officers, the investigation was taken over by federal services, which have now erected a wall of silence before local law enforcement. Relations between state and federal authorities in the U.S. are based on a complex system of division of powers, which in crisis situations, such as the 2020 racial unrest in Minneapolis, has been tested many times.The situation is described as unprecedented, because federal police typically coordinate actions with the local BCA. Currently, however, the FBI does not want to hand over body camera footage, witness statements, or ballistic reports. „The federal government's decision to completely block access to evidence is disturbing and hinders our ability to faithfully execute our mandate to protect Minnesota citizens.” — BCA Representative The state governor expressed deep concern over the lack of transparency, emphasizing that the victim's family deserves the full truth about the January events. Legal experts suggest this conflict could end up in court, which would be a rare case of a clash between two levels of the American justice system. January 24 — the day of the nurse's tragic shootingThe resistance of the federal services is all the more controversial because Alex Pretti was an unarmed protest participant, and his death has sparked a new wave of discussion about the powers of immigration services. Minnesota authorities are now considering all legal steps to force the federal administration to release the documentation. The lack of dialogue between agencies deepens public distrust of state institutions in a region still healing from earlier tensions over police brutality.
Mentioned People
- Alex Pretti — 37-year-old intensive care unit nurse shot and killed by federal agents during a protest.