New Video Shows Confrontation Between Alex Pretti and Federal Agents Before Fatal Shooting

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A newly emerged video appears to show Alex Pretti, the man fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis, in a confrontation with those agents 11 days before the shooting. The video depicts Pretti and others shouting at agents blocking an intersection, with Pretti kicking a federal vehicle before being tackled to the ground by agents, who then fire gas into the crowd. Pretti is seen walking away with a gun visible on his waistband.

Why it matters

This video provides new insight into the events leading up to Pretti's death, which has sparked protests and raised questions about the use of force by federal agents. The confrontation 11 days prior suggests a history of tensions between Pretti and the agents involved.

The details

In the video, a man who appears to be Pretti and others on the scene are seen shouting at agents blocking an intersection in Minneapolis on Jan. 13. A man who looks like Pretti is then seen kicking a federal vehicle before agents get out, push him and tackle him to the ground. Agents then fire gas into the crowd. The agents get up and the man appearing to be Pretti walks away, a gun visible on his waistband.

• The video appears to show a confrontation between Pretti and federal agents on January 13, 2026.
• Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents on January 24, 2026, 11 days after the confrontation depicted in the video.

What’s next

The Department of Homeland Security has stated that it is reviewing the video to determine the details of the confrontation between Pretti and the federal agents.