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Federal Agent's Actions Under Scrutiny in Fatal Shooting of Alex Pretti

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Recent video analysis suggests a federal immigration agent may have removed a firearm from Alex Pretti just before he was fatally shot by law enforcement. The footage shows the agent reaching for Pretti's waist during a struggle, shortly before multiple gunshots were fired. Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was reportedly unarmed at the time, holding a cell phone. The Department of Homeland Security stated that the agent acted in self-defense, fearing for his life. However, experts are calling for an independent investigation, citing concerns over the justification of the shooting and the chaotic circumstances surrounding the incident.

Key Details: • The incident occurred in a Minneapolis neighborhood during a federal operation. • Pretti was reportedly a legal gun owner but was not seen wielding a weapon in the videos. • Calls for an independent investigation into the shooting are growing among experts and community leaders.

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