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Two federal officers who fired shots placed on administrative leave

January 28, 2026

Alison Voorhees,

Courtesy: FOX 9MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed two federal officials fired shots that killed Alex Pretti last weekend. DHS says two officers, a Border Patrol officer and a Customs and Border Protection officer, each fired Glock pistols during Pretti’s shooting. The notice, which is required by law, states federal officials were reviewing body…

Protest Springs Up in Fargo in Response to Latest Shooting

Organizers put out the call on social media and had accumulated a crowd just after 1:00 P.M. in Fargo.

January 25, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The latest fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving federal agents sparked immediate outcry in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Following the news that 37-year-old Alex Pretti was dead following a confrontation with Department of Homeland Security agents, Red River United Indivisible quickly put out word of a protest at the corner of 45th St. and 13th Ave. in Fargo….

Man Arrested in North Fargo Shooting

The victim did not provide any details of who had shot them or why, but a witness to the incident provided information that led to the arrest.

January 25, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A Fargo man is in custody after authorities were contacted by a witness to a shooting in North Fargo. The situation began just after 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 24, when a man arrived at a local medical facility for treatment of a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim told police officers that when he was leaving…

Non-Lethal Shooting on University Drive South

Authorities say everyone involved had left the scene by the time they arrived. Later, an adult male arrived at a local hospital seeking treatment.

January 25, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Police Department says one man was wounded in a shooting that took place just before 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 24. The department says that they received reports of gunshots in the 2100 block of University Drive South. When officers responded, everyone involved with the altercation had apparently left the scene. Investigators were later…

Deadly Shooting Involving DHS Agents in Minneapolis

The Department of Homeland Security has stated that their agents acted in self-defense and that the deceased individual had a 9mm handgun.

January 24, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

Federal agents stand outside a convenience store on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)MINNEAPOLIS, MN (KVRR) – A man has died after being shot by federal agents in Minneapolis on the morning of January 24, according to multiple sources. The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed the shooting, which took place around 9:00 A.M. They claim that…

Protests Continue in Moorhead

The action was originally planned to express disapproval over the Trump administration's actions in Venezuela, but took on a different tone after the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis.

January 10, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – One day after a similar protest took over 24th Avenue South in Moorhead, thousands crowded the Veterans Memorial Bridge linking North Dakota and Minnesota to express their displeasure over the actions of ICE agents in Minneapolis. This protest, hosted by Red River United Indivisible, began around 1:00 P.M. and featured signs mourning the passing of 37-year-old…

Former Law Enforcement Officials React To Federal Government's Move To Shut Minnesota Bca Out Of Shooting Investigation

Former law enforcement officials say traditional protocols are not being followed in ICE shooting probe

Both retired officials say they depended on cooperation with federal agencies to investigate sensitive cases and disregarding the resources of the Minnesota BCA is unprecedented

January 8, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Former Fargo Police Department Detective Lieutenant Joel Vettel is no stranger to typical procedure when it comes to how law enforcement handles an officer-involved shooting. “We’ve had protocols in place that are very specific on how we handle these types of situations. They’re proven to work. Deviating from those for any reason – there has to…

One of two suspects arrested for fatal shooting of teen in Frazee, MN is identified

December 21, 2025

TJ Nelson,

Arthur CampbellBECKER CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Authorities have released the name of one of two suspects being held for a fatal shooting over the weekend in Frazee, Minnesota. 21-year-old Arthur Campbell of New York Mills remains in Becker County Jail while a 16-year-old is being held in juvenile detention. Both are awaiting formal charges. Becker County Sheriff’s Office has identified…

UPDATE: suspect vehicle in Dec. 9 shots-fired incident is located by police

The department says that nobody was hurt in the shots fired incident, but a nearby structure did receive damage.

December 20, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

UPDATE (1:30 PM 12/23/25) — The following update is being provided by Fargo Police Lt. Tom Shaw of the Criminal Investigations Division: “As of today, Tuesday, December 23, the suspected vehicle in this December 9, shots fired incident has been located by Fargo Police Detectives and Investigators. This is an ongoing investigation, and no additional information is available at…

19-Year-Old Shot to Death in Frazee

The Becker County Sheriff's Office has detained four people they believe are connected to the shooting.

December 20, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FRAZEE, MN (KVRR) – A young man is dead after an early-morning shooting in Frazee that appears to be an isolated, targeted attack. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office says the incident took place just before 2:45 A.M. at 701 West Ash Avenue on December 20. Reports indicated that shots were fired, one person was hit, and four suspects fled the…