The death of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, has sparked a heated debate over law enforcement’s use of force. While federal officials claim the shooting was a necessary act of self-defense, witnesses and video evidence suggest a different story.
The Department of Homeland Security labeled Pretti a “domestic terrorist,” asserting he brandished a handgun. However, bystanders insist Pretti was unarmed or only holding a camera. They describe him as a healthcare professional who was simply trying to assist a woman during a confrontation.
Slowed and stabilized footage has recently surfaced, complicating the official narrative. The video appears to show an officer removing a handgun from Pretti’s waistband and walking away before any shots were fired. Despite the weapon being secured, another agent then fired multiple rounds into Pretti’s back.
Witnesses claim that instead of providing immediate first aid, agents stood over the motionless nurse. Pretti’s family has released a statement calling the government’s version of events “reprehensible lies,” describing him as a good man who was killed without justification.
The agent involved is reportedly an eight-year veteran of the Border Patrol, though his identity remains private. As investigations continue, the public is left questioning whether the use of lethal force was a tragic mistake or a criminal act.