Summary
Alex Pretti, a nurse, was shot by a U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis during protests over President Trump's immigration policies. Conflicting reports about the shooting have led to a civil rights investigation. Pretti's former boss described him as a dedicated and caring individual.
Key Facts
- Alex Pretti was fatally shot by a U.S. Border Patrol officer on January 24 in Minneapolis.
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claimed Pretti approached officers with a handgun.
- Verified video footage shows Pretti holding a phone, not a weapon, when he was shot.
- Pretti was legally licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
- His death has led to criticism and a call for investigation from various political groups.
- The Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the shooting.
- Pretti’s former boss stated he was a hard-working and caring nurse.
- She refuted claims that Pretti had any violent intentions or dangerous motives.
