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Videos of deadly Minneapolis shooting of Alex Pretti contradict Trump administration statements

Videos of deadly Minneapolis shooting of Alex Pretti contradict Trump administration statements

Summary

Law enforcement and experts are questioning the Trump administration's explanation for the federal officers' shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Video footage from bystanders seems to show a different version of events, and there are concerns about the lack of a civil rights investigation.

Key Facts

  • Federal officers shot and killed a man named Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
  • Bystander videos of the shooting differ from the government's statements about what happened.
  • Some law enforcement leaders are worried about these discrepancies.
  • The Trump administration has not started a civil rights investigation into the incident.
  • There are complaints about the federal government stopping Minnesota from investigating the shooting.
  • The International Association of Chiefs of Police wants the White House to start talks between different law enforcement groups.

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