By John Q. Hosedrinker 
ProPublica has identified the two CBP agents who fired on Alex Pretti, who was killed during a protest in Minneapolis. Records reveal the agents as Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez, who were assigned to Operation Metro Surge. This operation deployed masked agents throughout the city, which has been criticized as it prevents public accountability. The shooting and the subsequent lack of transparency have prompted calls for an independent investigation from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers.
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Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting – The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
It’s truly striking that it took eight days to publicly release the names of the CBP agents involved in the Alex Pretti shooting, yet there seems to have been a much quicker effort to potentially smear Pretti’s reputation. One can’t help but wonder if these agents, when they are handed their “target lists,” ever pause and consider the implications of the names they are given, the potential for mistaken identity, and the ways in which fate could turn. The fact that the names are so common or similar should be a concern.
Ochoa, who goes by Jesse, graduated from the University of Texas-Pan American with a criminal justice degree. His ex-wife stated he dreamed of working for the Border Patrol, a dream he eventually realized. By the time of their split in 2021, he had become a gun enthusiast with a considerable collection of firearms. This detail adds another layer to the narrative, raising questions about his judgment. The use of a nickname instead of his given name further complicates things.
The fact that Ochoa is a Border Patrol agent, and Gutierrez works for CBP’s Office of Field Operations, both having been with the agencies for years and not new hires, is significant. It suggests a deeply rooted problem within the organization and not something new.
The structure itself, with its lack of oversight and focus on enforcement over accountability, enables these types of incidents. It is easy to see how something like this could happen, and continue to happen.
The irony that the names of these agents are Hispanic, with one being named Jesus, is quite sharp, especially given the nature of their work. It highlights a certain level of hypocrisy, or at the very least, a disconnect between their actions and their backgrounds.
The real problem lies in the use of qualified immunity. This legal protection often shields law enforcement officers from accountability, making it nearly impossible to hold them responsible for their actions unless they blatantly violate clearly established laws.
One person called out that the agents had Hispanic names.
And while it seems obvious, it is important to reiterate that these two agents are accused of the murder of Alex Pretti.
The incident is described as an “execution” by some.
There is outrage at the delay in releasing the names of the agents.
The fact that they both have Hispanic names and are from South Texas leads to some questions and confusion. The comments reflect how this case has seemingly caused many people to question everything.
There’s a strong sentiment that justice must be served and that the agents should be prosecuted and imprisoned.
The overall tone is one of outrage and disbelief, with people struggling to comprehend the events and the lack of accountability.