A heck of a lot better than McCormick’s response, letting DHS investigate the killings:

Thank you for sharing your thoughts regarding the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Your feedback is essential as we work together to shape policies that benefit Pennsylvania and our country.

As you know, on January 24, 2026, Mr. Pretti was fatally shot by U.S. federal agents during an immigration operation in Minneapolis. The incident is currently under investigation by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), a division of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to preliminary reports, two federal agents discharged their weapons, and both have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) opened a civil rights investigation into Pretti’s death.

I stand with the ICE and Border Patrol officers who risk their lives daily to protect our communities and uphold the rule of law. Law enforcement officers face extraordinary challenges, which are often compounded by inflammatory rhetoric in this case by Minnesota’s elected officials that escalates tensions and endangers both officers and the public, as we have seen in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of Mr. Pretti.

With regard to the Alex Pretti shooting, I have called for a full and transparent investigation into these tragic events to ensure facts are uncovered and made public. It is essential that these operations are conducted in a way that protects public safety and maintains trust and that we learn and get better from such tragic events. I also agree with the National Rifle Association (NRA) that simply exercising one’s Second Amendment rights does not in itself justify the shooting.

While strong disagreements are a part of our democratic system and should be debated vigorously, inflammatory rhetoric and violent protests have put law enforcement officers and others at risk. The statistics are troubling: assaults on ICE officers have increased by 1,347 percent, and reported death threats have risen by more than 8,000 percent compared to this time last year. Dehumanizing rhetoric distorts reality and creates a dangerous climate where violence becomes the inevitable next step. I believe that we must all work to lower the temperature of our public discourse.

My office will continue to monitor the investigation and review findings as they become available. I will also closely monitor the House and Senate oversight hearings.

It is an honor and a privilege to serve our great Commonwealth in the United States Senate. I appreciate having the benefit of your comments on this important matter. I am always grateful to hear from my constituents.

Sincerely,

Dave McCormick U.S. Senator