Minneapolis Protests Turn Violent Following Fatal Shooting of Renee Good

Federal officers line up outside the Whipple Federal Building on January 17th, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Protests have escalated around the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an immigration enforcement agent during an incident in south Minneapolis on January 7th. The Department of Homeland Security initially claimed that Alex Pretti, the deceased man, was armed and posed a threat to federal agents before his death. However, contradicting reports suggest Pretti was unarmed at the time of his shooting. Video analysis by Bellingcat indicates he was holding a phone when confronted by Border Patrol agents. Despite being shot while on his knees, surrounded by armed law enforcement officers, Pretti’s gun-free status has sparked widespread confusion and scrutiny. The Second Amendment, cherished by many conservatives in America, allows for open carry with a permit in Minnesota, the state where Pretti resided. The circumstances surrounding Pretti’s death have raised questions about police accountability and the use of lethal force by federal agents. Protests have continued to escalate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, with demonstrators expressing outrage over Good’s tragic killing and questioning the official narrative surrounding Pretti’s death.