A federal judge ordered evidence preservation after a Minneapolis nurse was fatally shot during a raid, sparking protests and a state investigation.

A federal judge in the United States has mandated that all evidence pertaining to the shooting death of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, a U.S. citizen and ICU nurse from Minneapolis, on January 25, 2026, during a federal immigration operation, be preserved by federal agencies. Authorities in Minnesota requested the temporary restraining order after state investigators were prevented from entering the area even though they had a search warrant. Although bystander footage shows Pretti carrying only a phone, federal officials assert that he approached agents brandishing a loaded handgun. The federal account is contested by his family and state officials, who call it deceptive and call for an open investigation. This month's second deadly federal shooting in Minneapolis has provoked protests, a state-led investigation, and statewide indignation. On Monday, there will be a hearing regarding the order's continuation.