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Watch: Federal and state officials give conflicting accounts on killing

Watch: Federal and state officials give conflicting accounts on killing

Summary

Federal and state officials presented different versions of the events leading to Alex Pretti's death during a confrontation with federal agents in Minneapolis. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claimed Pretti acted violently, while Minnesota Governor Tim Walz criticized the federal agents for causing disorder.

Key Facts

  • Alex Pretti died after an encounter with federal agents in Minneapolis.
  • Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that Pretti was violent towards law enforcement officers.
  • Minnesota Governor Tim Walz disagreed with Noem, calling her claims "nonsense."
  • Governor Walz attributed the chaos and violence to the actions of federal officers.
  • The incident occurred in Minneapolis on a Saturday.
  • The description of events differs between federal and state officials.

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