Minneapolis Protest: Rioters Bite Off Agent’s Finger After Nurse’s Fatal Shooting

On Saturday, January 25, 2026, federal agents in Minneapolis opened fire on nurse Alex Pretti, killing her in a shoot‑out that drew national attention. The incident ignited widespread protests across the city. Later that day, two rioters stormed a federal station and aggressively bit off the finger of an agent that had participated in the shooting. The brutal act was captured on video and quickly spread on social media, heightening tensions between demonstrators and authorities. Minneapolis police and federal law‑enforcement agencies have launched investigations into both the shooting and the subsequent assault. The events underscore growing unrest over federal involvement in local policing and have prompted calls for reform from civil‑rights groups.