Rapid Responders Converged Early (Image Credits: Flickr)
Minneapolis – Encrypted communications from far-left activists revealed coordinated efforts to track federal immigration agents, culminating in a deadly confrontation outside a local donut shop on January 24, 2026.[1]
Rapid Responders Converged Early
Federal agents arrived at Glam Doll Donuts on Nicollet Avenue to arrest an illegal immigrant suspect. Activists already swarmed the area, logging details into a shared database known as “MN ICE Plates.”[1]
Entries documented license plates and vehicle descriptions, including a maroon Dodge Durango and a black Jeep Wagoneer. One log at row 344 noted “At the nicollet murder,” linking directly to the scene. Vice President JD Vance described the chaos as a product of far-left agitators collaborating with local authorities.[1]
Signal group chats amplified the alerts. At 9:50 a.m. ET, user “Willow” shared video of agents near the shop, prompting shouts of defiance. Three minutes later, “Salacious B. Crumb” called for backup at a nearby parking lot, citing multiple vehicles staging operations.[1]
Customs and Border Protection officials later confirmed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old Veterans Affairs ICU nurse, appeared on scene minutes before the shooting. Whistles blew to signal locals of agent presence as tensions escalated.[1]
Fatal Clash at the Donut Shop
Pretti stepped into Nicollet Avenue to direct traffic amid the growing crowd. Confrontation erupted across from Glam Doll, near the New American Development Center, a nonprofit aiding Somali immigrants.
A Border Patrol agent fired shots around 10:05 a.m. ET, striking Pretti fatally. ICE Assistant Director Marcos Charles called the violence no coincidence, pointing to agitator-fueled mayhem. CBP Commander Greg Bovino noted Pretti’s early arrival at the site.[1]
The incident marked the second fatal ICE-related shooting in Minneapolis within weeks, following Renee Good’s death. Federal officials described Pretti as resisting disarmament while armed.[2]
Instant Nationwide Mobilization
Signal erupted at 10:18 a.m. ET with a red phone emoji alert: observers and medics urgently needed at Glam Doll Donuts after a shooting. Supplies like masks and water appeared on sidewalks soon after.
BreakThrough News, tied to the People’s Forum, posted dramatic video garnering millions of views, framing it as another CBP shooting. The Party for Socialism and Liberation issued posters declaring “CBP MURDERS ANOTHER IN MINNEAPOLIS” and urged a general strike.[1]
- Democratic Socialists of America labeled it an execution and demanded abolishing ICE.
- People’s Forum called an emergency protest at New York City’s Union Square.
- Freedom Road Socialist Organization waved flags at local rallies.
- Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee and Black Lives Matter chapters joined efforts.
Connections to Broader Ecosystem
Several groups trace to the People’s Forum, funded since 2017 by Neville Roy Singham, a Shanghai-based Marxist-Leninist billionaire. These organizations share leadership and resources, echoing 2020 George Floyd protests.
Mainstream coverage often omitted ideological ties, even as signs displayed group names. CNN interviewed Socialist Alternative member Chris Gray without noting his affiliation, where he advocated non-violent resistance against the Trump regime.[1]
The “MN ICE Plates” database held over 4,600 entries by Sunday, categorizing vehicles as confirmed or suspected ICE units.
Key Takeaways
- Pre-shooting Signal alerts summoned crowds to the exact location.
- Post-shooting propaganda fueled protests from Minneapolis to Manhattan.
- Funding links reveal a structured network exploiting tragedies for political gain.
Coordinated tracking and rapid propaganda turned a street clash into a national flashpoint, highlighting tensions between activists and federal enforcement. As investigations proceed, including a judge’s order preserving evidence, the role of these networks demands scrutiny.[2] What do you think about the activist strategies? Tell us in the comments.
