BREAKING: Alex Pretti Killers Named

In one of the most controversial episodes of federal law-enforcement action in recent memory, two federal immigration agents have now been publicly identified as the officers who fatally shot Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti.

Government records show the agents were part of Operation Metro Surge — a federal immigration enforcement initiative deployed in Minneapolis, when the deadly encounter unfolded.

• Jesus Ochoa, a 43-year-old agent with the U.S. Border Patrol.

• Raymundo Gutierrez, a 35-year-old officer with Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

According to published reports, Ochoa is accused of shooting Pretti in the back, while Gutierrez fired multiple shots during the encounter.

What Happened

The killing of Pretti, an ICU nurse who had been taking part in or observing protests, has ignited widespread demonstrations and national scrutiny.

Public outrage has been fueled not only by video of the incident and protests in Minneapolis and other cities, but by comparisons to another recent fatal shooting in the city of Renée Good, also killed by federal forces only days before.

Federal officials initially declined to release the agents’ names or many details, but investigative reporting and public records have since put their identities into the spotlight.

Calls for Transparency

Lawmakers from both major parties are calling for a transparent, independent investigation into Pretti’s death, including a review of federal use of force, body-camera footage, and enforcement practices in Minneapolis.

The case continues to develop as protests escalate and legal, civic, and political pressure mounts on federal authorities.