By James Bennett • January 26, 2026 • Share
The Border Patrol chief, Gregory Bovino, has recently made headlines by praising agents involved in the shooting of Alex Pretti, an incident that has sparked outrage across the United States. Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, was shot and killed by agents during a protest in Minneapolis, an event that has drawn significant media attention and public scrutiny.
Video footage circulating on social media shows Pretti trying to help a woman who had been pushed into the snow by an agent. The situation quickly escalated as Pretti was pepper-sprayed, tackled to the ground, and subsequently shot multiple times, leading to his death at the scene.
The incident has raised questions about the conduct of law enforcement officers and whether Pretti posed any threat at the time of the shooting. Reports suggest that Pretti was legally carrying a firearm, but the agents had reportedly disarmed him before he was shot.
Bovino, speaking in an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash, defended the actions of the agents, dismissing the video evidence and stating that an investigation would reveal the truth. He claimed that the agents involved were the real victims in this scenario, emphasizing their training and actions to prevent further violence.
Bash, however, challenged Bovino on his statements, particularly on why Pretti was shot after being disarmed. Bovino insisted on the need for a formal investigation to uncover the facts, resisting any immediate conclusions based on the footage.
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