The Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened a civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents, the US deputy attorney general has said. Todd Blanche stated that he did not want to overstate the move, calling it a standard investigation by the FBI when there are circumstances like what we saw. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) noted that the FBI would lead the investigation into Pretti's shooting in Minneapolis, supported by the DOJ's Civil Rights Division. His death followed closely behind the shooting of another individual, Renee Good, by federal officers in the same city, igniting protests. Blanche remarked, We're looking at everything that would shed light on that day. The investigation, initially handled by the Homeland Security Investigations branch of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), will now also involve civil rights attorneys. Two agents implicated in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave, as reports indicate that officers fired at Pretti during a scuffle, while initial statements claimed he brandished a firearm. Pretti, who participated in protests after Good's death, has become a symbol in the growing discontent towards federal immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota. In response, Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey are demanding the complete withdrawal of federal agents, and a federal judge has been asked to stop Operation Metro Surge—a recent immigration enforcement operation involving thousands of officers. President Trump commented on plans to de-escalate a little bit in the state, while knowledge of specific strategies for reduction of federal oversight remains unclear. The situation continues to evolve amid increased scrutiny and community demands for accountability.