Video Shows Moments in Which Agents Killed a Man in Minneapolis
✍️ Editor: Sudhir Choudhary
📅 January 25, 2026
Footage Raises New Questions About Fatal Encounter
Newly surfaced video footage shows the final moments before federal agents fatally shot Alex Jeffrey Pretti during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis, adding fresh scrutiny to official accounts of the incident. The video, recorded by a bystander, has circulated widely and is now being reviewed by investigators as part of multiple ongoing inquiries.
The footage captures a chaotic scene in which several federal agents confront Pretti on a city street. Seconds later, multiple gunshots are heard. The release of the video has intensified public debate and prompted renewed calls for transparency from federal authorities.
What the Video Appears to Show
According to multiple reviews of the footage by media outlets, the video shows agents moving quickly toward Pretti, forcing him to the ground. In the moments before shots are fired, Pretti appears to be holding an object in his hand, which witnesses and attorneys have said looks like a phone rather than a firearm.
The video does not clearly show a gun in Pretti’s hand at the moment shots are fired. However, the footage is partially obstructed and does not capture all angles of the encounter. Audio from the recording includes shouted commands and the sound of pepper spray being deployed shortly before the shooting.
Federal officials have acknowledged the existence of video evidence but have cautioned against drawing conclusions from partial footage, noting that it does not capture the entire sequence of events or what agents perceived in real time.
Federal Authorities’ Account
The Department of Homeland Security has stated that agents acted in self-defense, asserting that Pretti was armed and resisted efforts to disarm him during the encounter. Officials have confirmed that a firearm was recovered at or near the scene following the shooting.
Authorities have not publicly released body-camera footage or a full timeline of the incident. They have said that doing so could compromise active investigations being conducted by federal and state agencies.
Response From State and Local Officials
Minnesota state officials have said the video raises serious questions that warrant independent review. State investigators have confirmed they are examining all available footage, including bystander video and any recordings from federal agents, to determine whether use-of-force policies were followed.
Local leaders have also criticized the lack of immediate information provided by federal authorities after the shooting, arguing that delayed disclosures have fueled mistrust and public anger.
Public Reaction and Protests
The video’s release has intensified protests in Minneapolis and other cities. Demonstrators have cited the footage as evidence that the federal account of the shooting should be closely examined. Vigils and marches have been held near the site of the shooting, with participants demanding accountability and the release of additional evidence.
Civil rights advocates have emphasized that video evidence, while important, must be evaluated carefully and in conjunction with forensic findings and witness testimony.
What Is Known and What Remains Unclear
It is confirmed that video footage shows federal agents confronting and fatally shooting Alex Jeffrey Pretti in Minneapolis. It is also confirmed that a firearm was recovered at the scene and that federal authorities claim agents acted in self-defense. What remains unclear is whether Pretti was holding or reaching for a weapon at the moment lethal force was used, and whether all agency protocols were followed.
Investigations remain ongoing, and officials have said further information may be released as reviews progress.
Sources:
Associated Press; local Minneapolis reporting; statements from federal and state authorities; publicly circulated video footage.
Tags: Minneapolis, federal agents, video evidence, shooting investigation, Alex Pretti
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