MINNEAPOLIS — The man whose death sparked widespread protests and renewed debate over federal immigration enforcement has been at the center of intense media and political scrutiny. Alex Pretti, a 37‑year‑old ICU nurse, was fatally shot on January 24, 2026, during a clash between federal immigration officers and demonstrators in Minneapolis.

National reporting now confirms that the two federal agents involved in the shooting have been identified as Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez. Both were deployed as part of Operation Metro Surge, a large‑scale immigration enforcement initiative that placed armed and masked agents in the city.

• Jesus Ochoa, 43, is a U.S. Border Patrol agent who joined Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in 2018.

• Raymundo Gutierrez, 35, is a CBP officer who began working with the agency in 2014 and was assigned to a special response team similar to a SWAT unit.

Both men are reported to be from South Texas and have been placed on administrative leave by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following public pressure.

Pretti’s death was officially ruled a homicide by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner, intensifying calls for accountability and transparency. The incident has triggered protests nationwide and sparked a Justice Department civil rights investigation into the actions of the agents involved.

Critics have sharply criticized the initial federal response and handling of the case, while lawmakers across party lines have demanded a thorough and transparent inquiry. As the investigation continues, communities and advocacy groups are closely monitoring developments and pushing for clarity on the circumstances that led to Pretti’s tragic death.