Memorial for Alex Pretti, Minneapolis, January 25, 2026

A vigil with lit candles for Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on January 25, 2026.
A vigil is held in Minneapolis on January 25, 2026, for Alex Pretti, who was killed by Border Patrol officers earlier in the day. The memorial, marked by numerous lit candles, reflects the community's grief and response to the incident. The event occurred during "Operation Metro Surge," a period of increased immigration enforcement activity in the region. Find more photos like this on my Operation Metro Surge: Ice in Minneapolis page.
Photo taken in January 2026.
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