New video evidence shows a confrontation between Alex Pretti and federal agents 11 days before his death. The footage, captured on January 13, shows Pretti kicking a tail light on an unmarked federal vehicle during a protest in Minneapolis.
After the vehicle was damaged, agents tackled Pretti to the ground. He was eventually released and remained at the scene. His family’s attorney emphasizes that this earlier interaction does not justify the lethal force used against him over a week later.
This incident took place during a period of high friction in Minneapolis. The city has seen a surge of 2,000 ICE agents and frequent protests. Recent weeks have been marked by legal disputes between the state and federal government, as well as multiple reports of officer-involved violence.
On January 24, Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse and U.S. citizen, was shot and killed by Border Patrol agents. The officers involved have been placed on administrative leave, which is the standard protocol for investigations of this nature.
Local officials and family representatives are now calling for transparency and accountability. They maintain that Pretti was not a threat. Federal authorities state they are following standard review processes to investigate the shooting.