NC Senators Budd, Tillis demand investigation into Minneapolis killings

The incident and its aftermath have led to increased criticism of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, including from her own party.

By: Christine Zhu

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: January 28, 2026

Words: 634

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago


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North Carolina’s U.S. senators are calling for an investigation into a fatal shooting by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.

The killing of 37-year-old Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents on Saturday was the third shooting by immigration officers in Minneapolis in just as many weeks — and the second to end in death.

Republican Sen. Ted Budd said in a Tuesday statement that he’s joining calls, including from North Carolina’s senior Sen. …

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