The fatal shooting of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents has sparked a national debate, fueled by a witness who captured the event on video. Stella Carlson, a local resident, recently shared harrowing details that contradict the official government narrative.
Carlson was documenting federal enforcement actions in Minneapolis when she saw Pretti helping a woman who had been pepper-sprayed. She described Pretti as a calm observer who was directing traffic away from the chaos. According to Carlson, Pretti was holding only his phone and posed no threat when agents tackled and shot him.
The Department of Homeland Security initially labeled Pretti a “domestic terrorist,” claiming he brandished a handgun. However, video evidence shows agents only found his legally holstered weapon after he was already pinned to the ground. Minneapolis police confirmed Pretti was a lawful gun owner with no criminal record.
Carlson revealed that after the shooting, agents treated Pretti’s body with “callousness.” She described them maneuvering his body “like a rag doll” rather than providing genuine medical aid. These details have intensified public outrage over the transparency of federal operations.
Following the release of witness videos, the administration’s tone shifted from defense to “de-escalation.” A top Border Patrol official was removed from the city, and local leaders are now demanding full accountability for the deaths of two U.S. citizens in just one month.
