Newly reviewed video footage has revealed a minute-by-minute timeline that challenges official accounts of the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis during a federal immigration enforcement operation. Early statements from federal officials claimed Pretti approached officers armed and threatening, prompting self-defense. However, multiple verified bystander videos and independent analysis suggest a different sequence: Pretti appeared to be filming officers with his phone, was pushed, pepper-sprayed, and pulled into the street before multiple agents restrained him. Moments later, officers drew weapons, a handgun was recovered from his waist, and ten shots were fired in rapid succession. Pretti suffered multiple gunshot wounds and died at the scene. The conflicting narratives have raised urgent questions about the use of force and the accuracy of initial government statements, prompting calls for further investigation and transparency.

Public reaction has been swift and emotional. Former President Barack Obama issued a rare and sharply critical statement, calling the incident a “heartbreaking tragedy” and urging federal and local leaders to prevent further escalation and restore public trust. Meanwhile, Pretti’s family released their first public statement describing him as a compassionate ICU nurse devoted to helping veterans and protecting others. They rejected claims that he posed a threat, stating that footage shows him holding only his phone and raising an empty hand while attempting to shield another civilian. As protests grow and investigations continue, Pretti’s death has become a national symbol in debates over law enforcement accountability, federal enforcement tactics, and the urgent demand for truth and justice from a grieving community.