An eyewitness, known as the “pink coat lady,” has shared a powerful account that challenges the official story of a fatal shooting in Minneapolis. The witness, a local children’s entertainer, captured clear video of the moments leading to the death of 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti.
She reports that Pretti was simply using his phone to film federal agents during a protest. When he tried to help a woman who had been pushed down, agents pepper-sprayed him. Despite having his hands up, he was tackled to the ground and shot about 10 times while pinned down.
While officials claim Pretti had a gun, the witness insists he only held a phone. Her video appears to show an agent pulling a handgun from Pretti’s waistband after he was already held down. Moments later, another agent fired into his back.
A local doctor who rushed to help also raised concerns. He testified that agents blocked him from reaching the victim. When he finally got close, he says the agents were not performing CPR or checking for a pulse. Instead, they appeared to be counting the bullet wounds.
This event has sparked large protests throughout the city. As the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) begins legal action, the community is demanding to know why lethal force was used on a man who appeared to be restrained.