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.
🔍 Key details:
- 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.
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Videos surface of Alex Pretti's prior clash with border agents
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