Family Demands Truth After Federal Agents Kill Minneapolis Nurse During Protest
The grieving family of a Minneapolis ICU nurse killed by federal agents is disputing official accounts, they claim the government is spreading false narratives about his death. Alex Jeffrey Pretti was shot ten times on Saturday morning, this marks a violent escalation in the ongoing federal crackdown within the city.
Two Fatal Shootings Spark Widespread Civil Unrest
This incident represents the second fatal shooting by federal officers in Minneapolis in less than three weeks, the city has become a focal point for conflict between state and national authorities. A heavy deployment known as Operation Metro Surge began earlier this month, this initiative aims to override local sanctuary policies regarding immigration enforcement. Tensions reached a breaking point after the January 7 death of Renee Nicole Good, she was another resident killed during a federal operation.
Governor Tim Walz has openly criticized the heavy federal presence, he is now facing legal scrutiny from the Department of Justice for alleged obstruction of these operations. The atmosphere in the city remains volatile, local leaders argue that federal agents are operating outside standard protocols.
Bystander Video Contradicts Official Terrorist Classification
Government officials immediately labeled the 37-year-old nurse as a domestic terrorist, the Department of Homeland Security claims he intended to massacre officers with a handgun. Pretti was a licensed gun owner, however, bystander footage reviewed by media outlets tells a different story regarding the threat level. The video appears to show Pretti filming an arrest with his smartphone, he stepped in to shield a woman before agents tackled him.
Forensic analysis suggests an agent removed a weapon from Pretti’s waistband, this disarmament occurred just one second before lethal shots were fired. His family describes the official government narrative as sickening lies, they insist he was holding only his phone when the confrontation began. Witnesses state that Pretti was pepper-sprayed and tackled by a group of agents, the shooting occurred seconds later while he was on the ground.
Conflicting Evidence Under Review
Ten shots were fired in approximately five seconds, this rapid use of force is now the center of a forensic investigation. While federal agents claim self-defense, no video evidence currently publicly available shows Pretti brandishing a weapon at the moment of the shooting.
Federal Operations Trigger Legal and Budgetary Crisis
The fallout from this shooting is extending beyond the streets of Minneapolis, it is now threatening to stall federal government funding. Senate leaders have warned they may block budgets for the Department of Homeland Security, this creates a risk of a government shutdown by the end of January. Local residents report feeling under siege in their neighborhoods, the National Guard has been activated to protect federal buildings during ongoing protests.
A protracted legal battle over evidence is expected to follow, civil rights lawsuits will likely challenge the legality of these federal surges. Officials urge calm while investigators continue their work to determine the exact sequence of events.
