An eyewitness who filmed the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis has shared a detailed account that appears to support claims circulating online after his death. Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was shot and killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers on Saturday, January 24, during a tense confrontation in the city. The shooting occurred amid heightened federal enforcement activity in Minneapolis, which has drawn criticism from community members and civil-rights groups.

Federal officials initially claimed Pretti had brandished a firearm and posed a serious threat. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and former President Donald Trump publicly described him as a gunman. However, video footage and witness testimony appear to challenge that narrative. Recordings show Pretti holding a cellphone, with no weapon visible. Legal filings state that while Pretti had a permit to carry a firearm, his gun was allegedly removed by agents before shots were fired.