Reports say Alex Pretti was injured by federal agents days before his fatal shooting, as video evidence, court orders, and political fallout intensify scrutiny of federal operations in Minnesota.
Alex Pretti, 37, was injured in a scuffle with federal agents in Minneapolis one week before he was shot dead, a source told CNN. He reportedly suffered a broken rib after being tackled during a protest against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and was later released, though agents allegedly kept records on him.
Pretti was shot dead by a Border Patrol agent on Saturday, with bystander videos appearing to contradict DHS claims that shots were fired defensively. A federal judge has ordered evidence in the case preserved, while Minneapolis and Minnesota officials have discussed reducing the federal presence and called for impartial investigations.