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Two federal agents involved in shooting of Alex Pretti have been on administrative leave since Saturday, DHS says - Boston News, Weather, Sports

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The Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday that two federal agents involved in Petti’s shooting have been on leave since Saturday.The announcement came as Trump

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NBC4 Washington
Federal officers involved in Alex Pretti shooting placed on leave, DHS says (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Jan 27, 2026
NBC4 Washington's feed description
The two agents involved in the shooting were placed on administrative leave, according to DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Two federal agents involved in Alex Pretti shooting placed on administrative leave (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Jan 27, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
The development comes a day after DHS provided the first official timeline of the deadly encounter, stating that two federal officers had fired at Pretti.
Townhall
Two Federal Agents Who Shot Alex Pretti Put on Administrative Leave (opens Townhall)
Published Jan 27, 2026
Townhall's feed description
Two federal agents placed on leave after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti during an arrest attempt.
The Daily Signal
Trump Admin Places Agents in Alex Pretti Shooting on Administrative Leave (opens The Daily Signal)
Published Jan 27, 2026
The Daily Signal's feed description
DHS has taken two federal immigration agents involved in a deadly shooting off field duty as an investigation continues.
Fox News
CBP/Border Patrol agents placed on administrative leave after deadly confrontation with Alex Pretti (opens Fox News)
Published Jan 27, 2026
Fox News's feed description
CBP agents who fired during a deadly confrontation with Alex Pretti have been taken off field duty pending review; check back for updates.
ABC 30 Fresno
2 federal officers involved in shooting have been placed on administrative leave (opens ABC 30 Fresno)
Published Jan 27, 2026
ABC 30 Fresno's feed description
The two federal officers involved in Saturday's shooting of Alex Pretti have been placed on paid administrative leave, according to multiple sources f
KTVZ Bend
Two federal agents involved in Alex Pretti shooting have been placed on administrative leave (opens KTVZ Bend)
Published Jan 27, 2026
KTVZ Bend's feed description
Two Border Patrol agents involved in the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minnesota have been placed on administrative leave, according to Tricia McLaughlin, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security.
New York Post
Border Patrol agents who fatally shot Alex Pretti during Minneapolis anti-ICE protest placed on administrative leave (opens New York Post)
Published Jan 27, 2026
New York Post's feed description
The Border Patrol agents involved in the fatal shooting of nurse Alex Pretti have been placed on administrative leave, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
CBS 8 San Diego
Border Patrol agents involved in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti placed on leave (opens CBS 8 San Diego)
Published Jan 27, 2026
CBS 8 San Diego's feed description
Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin confirmed Wednesday that the agents were placed on administrative leave.
WDIO Duluth
Two officers involved in fatal Pretti shooting placed on leave (opens WDIO Duluth)
Published Jan 27, 2026
WDIO Duluth's feed description
Two federal officers involved in Saturday's fatal shooting of Alex Pretti have been placed on paid administrative leave.
KYMA Yuma
Border Patrol agents involved in the shooting of Alex Pretti placed on administrative leave (opens KYMA Yuma)
Published Jan 27, 2026
KYMA Yuma's feed description
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin confirmed they were placed on leave Wednesday. The agents have not been publicly identified.
WWL New Orleans
DHS: Federal agents involved in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti placed on leave (opens WWL New Orleans)
Published Jan 27, 2026
WWL New Orleans's feed description
Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin confirmed Wednesday that the agents were placed on administrative leave.
Advocate
Alex Pretti’s killers placed on administrative leave as Kristi Noem’s story of the shooting unravels (opens Advocate)
Published Jan 27, 2026
Advocate's feed description
After days of outrage, two federal agents with the Department of Homeland Security, who shot and killed the ICU nurse, have been sidelined.
CBS News
Federal agents involved in Minneapolis shooting placed on administrative leave, source says (opens CBS News)
Published Jan 27, 2026
CBS News's feed description
The federal agents who were involved in Saturday's deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, a federal law enforcement official confirmed to CBS News.
Deutsche Welle
Minnesota: Agents in Pretti shooting placed on leave — media (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Jan 27, 2026
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Two agents involved in the shooting of Alex Pretti have reportedly been placed on leave. Meanwhile, a suspect who targeted Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar has a criminal history and made pro-Trump posts, police say.
Newsweek
Agents involved in Alex Pretti shooting placed on administrative leave (opens Newsweek)
Published Jan 27, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
The Department of Homeland Security has not yet released the identities of the agents involved in Alex Pretti's fatal shooting.
Forbes
Border Patrol Agents Involved In Alex Pretti’s Fatal Shooting Placed On Leave (opens Forbes)
Published Jan 27, 2026
Forbes's feed description
Customs and Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino said Sunday the agents continued work in another city after Alex Pretti’s fatal shooting.
WHDH Boston
Two federal agents involved in shooting of Alex Pretti have been on administrative leave since Saturday, DHS says - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Jan 28, 2026
WHDH Boston's feed description
The Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday that two federal agents involved in Petti’s shooting have been on leave since Saturday.The announcement came as Trump
Al Jazeera
US agents involved in Alex Pretti’s killing in Minneapolis placed on leave (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jan 28, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
Two agents placed on administrative leave as outrage continues over killing of intensive care nurse Alex Pretti.
WMUR
Agents involved in shooting of Alex Pretti on administrative leave (opens WMUR)
Published Jan 28, 2026
WMUR's feed description
The two federal agents involved in the shooting of Alex Pretti have been on administrative leave since Saturday, DHS says.

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