MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Newly released video obtained by the Associated Press has added fresh scrutiny to the fatal shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37‑year‑old U.S. citizen killed by federal agents during weekend protests.
The footage, captured by passersby in a car, shows Pretti standing in the street speaking with two agents. His hands are raised in front of his chest, and he appears to be holding his phone, possibly recording the encounter. The exchange remains calm until one agent places a hand on Pretti and begins pushing him back toward the curb. The video cuts away before the situation escalates further.
What happened next remains unclear. Officials say DHS operatives wrestled Pretti to the ground before one officer fired nine shots, killing him. Authorities claim Pretti approached officers with a weapon, though they have not said whether he brandished it. State officials confirmed Pretti had a valid conceal carry permit and was legally allowed to carry a firearm.
The new video appears to contradict early government accounts that painted Pretti as a violent threat. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has already labeled him a “domestic terrorist,” arguing that anyone who attends a protest armed is not there peacefully.
Pretti’s family strongly disputes that characterization. In a statement, they described him as a licensed registered nurse who loved the outdoors and insisted the video shows him with his phone visible, not a weapon.
The release of this new angle has intensified calls for transparency and accountability, with critics demanding an independent investigation into DHS actions. Protests in Minneapolis continue, fueled by questions over whether Pretti posed any threat before being fatally shot.
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