UPDATE: Just released footage captures a dramatic confrontation between ICU nurse Alex Pretti and federal immigration agents just days before he was fatally shot in Minneapolis. The incident, occurring on January 13, 2023, raises critical questions about the circumstances surrounding Pretti’s tragic death on January 24.
The newly surfaced video, obtained by The News Movement, shows the 37-year-old Pretti engaged in a heated argument with agents from the Border Patrol. Witnesses can be heard shouting as the altercation escalates, with Pretti reportedly yelling, spitting, and even kicking the back of an agent’s vehicle, breaking a taillight. The footage shows agents physically restraining him, while others deploy what appears to be gas towards the crowd.
This shocking footage has emerged amidst ongoing protests against federal immigration policies, following a recent pattern of violence involving federal agents. Pretti’s shooting, which witnesses describe as involving at least ten shots fired within five seconds, has sparked outrage and calls for accountability. A government report indicates that two US Customs and Border Protection agents were involved in the shooting, although it remains unclear if Pretti reached for a firearm, which he was legally permitted to carry.
Witnesses reported that Pretti was holding a phone in his right hand moments before the shooting, with nothing in his left. The situation escalated rapidly, with agents seen moving towards him in a chaotic scene filled with smoke and shouts from bystanders.
In a statement, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that the officers involved in Pretti’s death have been placed on administrative leave, a standard procedure following such incidents. The department stressed that this action should not be interpreted as an implication of wrongdoing.
The community is reeling from this latest incident, which echoes the recent shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer, highlighting a growing concern over federal enforcement actions. As protests intensify, activists are demanding justice for Pretti and an end to what they characterize as reckless use of force by federal agents.
Authorities confirm that more than a dozen individuals have been shot by federal agents since September, raising alarms about the treatment of citizens during immigration enforcement operations.
As Minneapolis grapples with the fallout from this tragedy, community leaders and activists are calling for systemic changes to ensure greater accountability among federal enforcement agencies. The impact of Pretti’s death is being felt across the nation, igniting discussions about immigration reform and the need for transparency in law enforcement practices.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as the investigation continues and community voices demand justice.
