PHOENIX — Arizona officials are speaking out after a man was shot and killed by a federal agent in Minneapolis on Saturday.
Arizona House Democrats:
"What happened on the streets of Minneapolis today with Alex Pretti, and earlier this month with Renee Good, were unjustified, lawless executions by a rogue masked federal secret police force answering to a madman in the White House. Alex and Renee deserve justice and the people of Minnesota deserve peace. This is not border security or immigration enforcement. Arizonans believe in border security—and they also believe in human decency, due process, and the rule of law. What we are seeing from ICE has long ago crossed a line. Armed and untrained agents conducting aggressive raids, using excessive force, wearing masks, and entering sensitive places like schools and hospitals does not make our communities safer. It creates fear. It separates families. And it undermines trust in law enforcement and public institutions. We can enforce the law without terrorizing communities. We can secure the border without violating civil rights."
Arizona Congressman Ruben Gallego:
Another person shot in cold blood by an ICE agent. They fire at his body after he’s already lying motionless. It’s despicable and completely avoidable. This lawless goon squad needs to get out of our communities and face accountability.https://t.co/C83jtyaUUU
— Ruben Gallego (@RubenGallego) January 24, 2026
It’s a Sig Sauer 320 nothing special. Lots of people own Sigs including me.
— Ruben Gallego (@RubenGallego) January 24, 2026
The agent escalated the situation., Pepper spraying, then pistol whipping the victim, then they swarm him.
All the escalation created the chaos that led to the murder of this US citizen. https://t.co/OduJNX7NHq
This is murder. He never brandishes the weapon. Never threatens them.
— Ruben Gallego (@RubenGallego) January 24, 2026
The agents escalate the situation, pushing then pepper spraying 2 citizens.
This is why this operation needs to stop these goons are escalating against US citizens. https://t.co/W1yfLQSiVO
U.S. Senator Mark Kelly:
Another person in Minneapolis is dead at the hands of federal law enforcement. What this Administration is doing isn’t making communities any safer. It’s doing the opposite and creating chaos in the streets. It has to stop now.
— Senator Mark Kelly (@SenMarkKelly) January 24, 2026
Governor Katie Hobbs:
Another horrifying killing by federal agents in Minnesota. There must be a full investigation and accountability.
— Governor Katie Hobbs (@GovernorHobbs) January 24, 2026
This violence must be brought to an end. https://t.co/DP6vvOcYPs
Rep. Andy Biggs:
Pray for the protection of our law enforcement officers. https://t.co/jtXiuMXKz3
— Rep Andy Biggs (@RepAndyBiggsAZ) January 24, 2026
The reactions come after a 37-year-old U.S. citizen was shot and killed by a federal agent in Minneapolis on Saturday morning amid heightened tensions between the area's immigrant community and immigration enforcement agents, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said.
Video footage showed multiple agents wrestling the man to the ground before shooting him. Officers are then seen backing away from the man after firing at least one shot.
