Two Federal Agents Fired Weapons During Alex Pretti Shooting

Two U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents shot Minneapolis ICU nurse Alex Pretti during an operation, with a report stating Pretti did not reach for his firearm before the shooting. The incident, which has sparked bipartisan outcry, involved a struggle after officers attempted to detain him; conflicting claims from officials suggested Pretti approached them with a gun, which the report does not support. Notably, concerns about the investigation’s integrity have arisen due to the handling of Pretti’s firearm post-incident. An investigation by ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations branch is underway, marking an unusual step for such cases.

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