Federal Agents Fire into Minneapolis Protester, Claim Self-Defense Amidst Contradictory Video Footage
A man identified as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, 37-year-old American citizen and nurse, was shot dead by US federal agents during an immigration raid in Minneapolis. According to the Department of Homeland Security, a Border Patrol agent fired in self-defense after Pretti approached agents with a handgun and resisted disarmament.
However, eyewitnesses and Pretti's family dispute this claim, stating that there is no evidence to support it. Bystander videos from the scene appear to contradict the official narrative, showing Pretti filming as a federal agent pepper-sprays him, then raises his arm to shield himself before being tackled by agents who pin him down.
Pretti was reportedly working as an intensive care nurse at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Minneapolis when he participated in protests against immigration raids. His family described him as "a kind soul" and a dedicated healthcare worker who cared deeply for his patients, particularly American veterans.
The incident highlights growing tensions between city officials, activists, and federal authorities over Trump administration's immigration crackdowns. The operation in Minneapolis has been criticized as an example of the campaign of organized brutality, prompting daily clashes between protesters and immigration officers.
Pretti is at least the sixth person to die during ICE enforcement efforts nationwide since last year, according to reports. His death has sparked widespread outrage, with family members calling for a full investigation into his killing and condemning the administration's narrative that portrayed him as an attacker of federal agents.
A man identified as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, 37-year-old American citizen and nurse, was shot dead by US federal agents during an immigration raid in Minneapolis. According to the Department of Homeland Security, a Border Patrol agent fired in self-defense after Pretti approached agents with a handgun and resisted disarmament.
However, eyewitnesses and Pretti's family dispute this claim, stating that there is no evidence to support it. Bystander videos from the scene appear to contradict the official narrative, showing Pretti filming as a federal agent pepper-sprays him, then raises his arm to shield himself before being tackled by agents who pin him down.
Pretti was reportedly working as an intensive care nurse at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Minneapolis when he participated in protests against immigration raids. His family described him as "a kind soul" and a dedicated healthcare worker who cared deeply for his patients, particularly American veterans.
The incident highlights growing tensions between city officials, activists, and federal authorities over Trump administration's immigration crackdowns. The operation in Minneapolis has been criticized as an example of the campaign of organized brutality, prompting daily clashes between protesters and immigration officers.
Pretti is at least the sixth person to die during ICE enforcement efforts nationwide since last year, according to reports. His death has sparked widespread outrage, with family members calling for a full investigation into his killing and condemning the administration's narrative that portrayed him as an attacker of federal agents.
. It's crazy how things can go so wrong in a split second. The fact that we're seeing contradictory video footage and eyewitness accounts just goes to show how unclear the truth is here. I mean, if it was really self-defense, why would the agents have been filming Pretti from all angles? And what about the bystander videos that seem to show him being pepper-sprayed first?
. That nurse was just trying to make a difference, advocating for people who need help and getting caught up in all this chaos 
. The video footage is super sketchy, I'm not buying the government's story about him being a threat to federal agents 
. It sounds like they're covering their own backsides after all. Anyway, it's just another example of how messed up things have gotten with immigration policies and the way people are being treated like animals 
. My heart goes out to Pretti's family, poor guy was just trying to do good 
The official story is clear: Pretti was armed and resisted arrest, but those eyewitness videos are saying something else entirely... it's like they're being manipulated or edited to fit the narrative. And can we talk about how convenient it is that Alex was filming with his phone when he got shot? That just seems like a big coincidence. I'm not buying the "self-defense" claim at all... there's gotta be more to this story. 
. The juxtaposition of his medical expertise with the violent events that transpired is truly unsettling 
. Furthermore, this incident serves as a poignant reminder of the need for civic engagement and activism, highlighting the importance of peaceful protest in shaping public discourse 
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. the fact that he was just trying to expose what was happening during an immigration raid and now hes dead is just heartbreaking 
. his family is right, there should be a full investigation into this 
. its not just about Alex, its about the message of fear and intimidation that we're sending out to activists who dare to speak up 
this is insane! they just shoot him dead and say it was self-defense? no way! i mean, what if he had just been filming them doing something wrong? would they have shot him then? 
my heart goes out to his family, i hope justice is served 
it's not just about immigration policies, it's about human lives lost in the chaos. his family deserves answers, like how many times did he get shot before this happened? what was going through his mind when he tried to disarm the agent with a gun? we should be mourning over an innocent man's life being taken away