Disturbing new video footage has emerged showing Alex Pretti helping a fallen bystander just moments before he was fatally shot by federal agents during a protest in Minneapolis. The incident, which occurred on Saturday morning, has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about the use of force by law enforcement.
Bystander Captures Fatal Altercation
While filming federal officers during the protest, Alex Pretti was reportedly shoved by an officer, leading to a struggle with multiple agents. The video shows Pretti being surrounded by at least seven officers, with one appearing to strike him with a canister during the confrontation.
Multiple Shots Fired as Pretti Collapses
During the altercation, an officer unholstered a gun while another was seen holding a pistol. A shot rang out, causing Pretti to collapse to the ground. After this initial shot, officers backed away from the scene, but witnesses reported hearing at least nine more shots as Pretti lay motionless on the street.
Bystanders React with Horror
Onlookers reacted with horror to the shooting, with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension reporting that they were denied access to the scene following the incident. The denial of access has raised further concerns about transparency and accountability in the investigation.
Growing Concerns Over Protest Policing
This incident comes amid ongoing tensions between protestors and law enforcement in Minneapolis, with many questioning the tactics used by federal agents during demonstrations. The fact that Pretti was captured on video helping another bystander just before his own death adds a particularly tragic dimension to the case.
Community leaders and civil rights advocates have called for a thorough investigation into the shooting, emphasizing the need for greater accountability when law enforcement uses lethal force during protests. The video evidence, while disturbing, provides crucial context about the moments leading up to Pretti's death and the immediate aftermath of the shooting.
