DHS Report Reveals Border Agents Fired Weapons in Minneapolis Incident

An initial report from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirms that two agents fired their weapons during a confrontation with Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. The incident escalated when agents attempted to detain Pretti, who resisted, leading to a struggle where one agent shouted that Pretti had a gun. The report does not clarify if the agents' shots hit Pretti, who was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. This investigation is part of multiple ongoing inquiries into the shooting, including those by the National Security Investigations and the Minnesota Criminal Detention Office. Pretti's death raises significant questions about the use of force by border agents and their protocols during such encounters.

Key Details: • Incident occurred over the weekend; Pretti was pronounced dead at 9:32 a.m. local time. • Agents involved were from Customs and Border Protection (CBP). • The struggle was recorded by witnesses, raising questions about the use of force. • An autopsy will be conducted by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office.