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Unearthed videos show Alex Pretti scuffling with federal officers in Minneapolis days before his death

Unearthed videos show Alex Pretti scuffling with federal officers in Minneapolis days before his death

Summary

Videos show Alex Pretti involved in a struggle with federal immigration agents in Minneapolis 11 days before he died. The footage reveals that he kicked the tail light of a federal vehicle and had a scuffle with officers, but it doesn't show him using a visible handgun in his waistband.

Key Facts

  • Alex Pretti was involved in a conflict with U.S. federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.
  • The incident happened 11 days before he was shot by Border Patrol officers.
  • Videos show Pretti kicking out a tail light on the agents' vehicle.
  • Pretti and the officers struggled, and during the scuffle, his coat came off.
  • Pretti managed to get away, either by escaping or because the officers allowed him to go.
  • A handgun was seen in Pretti's waistband, but he is not shown reaching for it in the videos.
  • It is unclear if the officers noticed the gun during the incident.

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