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Video Reveals Fatal Confrontation Between Man and Immigration Agents

1/30/2026

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Videos released January 29 show Alex Pretti confronting federal immigration agents in Minneapolis on January 13, 11 days before he was fatally shot by Border Patrol officers.
The footage shows Pretti kicking a federal vehicle and being tackled by agents.
Witnesses said he appeared to have a gun in his waistband.
Pretti's family attorney said confrontation did not justify his killing.
The incident revived debate over federal actions amid immigration crackdowns.

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Videos released January 29 show Alex Pretti confronting federal immigration agents in Minneapolis on January 13, 11 days before he was fatally shot by Border Patrol officers.
The footage shows Pretti kicking a federal vehicle and being tackled by agents.
Witnesses said he appeared to have a gun in his waistband.
Pretti's family attorney said confrontation did not justify his killing.
The incident revived debate over federal actions amid immigration crackdowns.