Footage Reveals Alex Pretti’s Violent Encounter with Federal Agents Days Before His Death

New footage has emerged showing Alex Pretti interacting with immigration authorities in Minneapolis more than a week before the 37-year-old ICU nurse was shot and killed by federal law enforcement.

A video from January 13th shows Pretti shouting at a federal officer before the officer walked back to his SUV. As the vehicle began to drive away, Pretti kicked it twice, shattering the taillight on the second kick.

During the altercation, agents fired tear gas and pepper balls into the crowd. They continued to hold the man down before he eventually slipped out of his coat and ran away.

Pretti’s family confirmed that the man in the footage was him. According to a Department of Homeland Security review, Customs and Border Protection officers attempted to detain Pretti after he refused to get out of the street.

Authorities state Pretti was carrying a loaded Sig Sauer pistol and “resisted” during the scuffle. A Border Patrol agent reportedly shouted, “He’s got a gun!” Moments later, at least two agents fired shots at Pretti.

The incident has become a flash point in Minneapolis and nationally, intensifying protests against federal immigration operations. This is the second shooting death of a protester by federal law enforcement this month.