Minneapolis: BORTAC Agents Deploy Tear Gas on Nicollet Ave

BORTAC agents deploy tear gas on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026.
Federal agents, including BORTAC and ICE, deployed tear gas on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026. This action followed the shooting death of Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti by federal agents. Pretti was the second person killed and third person shot by federal agents in Minneapolis that month, amidst ongoing federal operations in the city. Find more photos like this on my Operation Metro Surge: Ice in Minneapolis page.
Photo taken in January 2026.
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