Video surfaces of Jan. confrontation between Alex Pretti and federal agents days before Minneapolis killing

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Source: The Guardian
Video surfaces of Jan. confrontation between Alex Pretti and federal agents days before Minneapolis killing
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New footage released by The News Movement shows a January confrontation in Minneapolis where Alex Pretti was tackled by federal agents amid protests; officers fired tear gas and pepper balls, and Pretti—who had a concealed-carry permit—appeared to have a gun in his waistband but did not touch it during the altercation. He was fatally shot by federal officers 11 days later. Family members and local officials say the encounter amounted to an assault, while DHS said it was reviewing the footage as investigations continue into ICE enforcement amid ongoing protests.

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