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Video Evidence Raises Questions on Federal Officer's Actions Before Pretti's Death

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Recent video analysis suggests that a federal immigration officer removed a firearm from Alex Pretti just moments before he was fatally shot by law enforcement. The footage shows officers attempting to restrain Pretti, with one agent retrieving a weapon from his waistband. Despite claims from the Department of Homeland Security that officers acted in self-defense, critics argue the shooting appears unjustified, especially as Pretti was reportedly unarmed at the time. Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was involved in a confrontation with federal agents during an operation in Minneapolis. Calls for an independent investigation into the incident are growing, as many question the actions of the officers involved.

Key Details: • Alex Pretti was fatally shot during an operation by federal agents in Minneapolis. • Videos show an officer retrieving a gun from Pretti just before shots were fired. • Pretti was reportedly a lawful gun owner and was seen holding a cellphone during the encounter. • Calls for an independent investigation into the shooting are increasing.

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Tricia McLaughlinDepartment of Homeland SecurityKristi NoemMinneapolisCharles RamseyAlex Pretti

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