Newly released videos showing ICU nurse Alex Pretti’s January 13 clash with U.S. border agents have reignited public debate ahead of a federal review into his fatal shooting 11 days later. The footage, verified by sources close to Pretti’s family, captures the 2026 protest where he kicked a federal vehicle’s taillight before being tackled by agents.
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A handgun is visible in Pretti’s waistband during the altercation, though he never reached for it
Homeland Security Investigations is analyzing whether agents involved in the January 13 incident were present during the January 24 shooting
Pretti’s attorney Steve Schleicher argues the prior clash doesn’t justify lethal force: "A protest shouldn’t become a death sentence"
🌐 Why it matters: The case has become a flashpoint in discussions about border enforcement practices and accountability. With APEC members gathering next month in San Francisco, all eyes are on how U.S. authorities handle this sensitive investigation.
