Minneapolis Shooting: Officials and Video Tell Different Stories

In Minneapolis, a city already on edge, another shooting by federal officers has sparked outrage and debate. Alex Pretti, a local ICU nurse, was shot and killed by immigration agents on a snowy Saturday. Officials claim he assaulted officers and obstructed their work, but videos from bystanders tell a different story. Pretti was at a protest, filming federal agents as they pushed and shoved people to the ground. He stepped in to help, raising his arm to shield himself from pepper spray. Agents then grabbed him, forcing him to his knees. Someone shouted about a gun, and an agent took one from Pretti before stepping away. Moments later, officers fired multiple shots at Pretti. Local law enforcement and Democrats are furious. They say the videos clearly show Pretti was not a threat. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara called the official version of events "deeply disturbing. " He saw no evidence that Pretti brandished a gun.Tensions in the city are high. Just weeks earlier, another federal agent shot and killed Renee Good. Officials say she tried to ram the agent with her car, but videos suggest she was trying to avoid him. Federal authorities have refused to let local officials help investigate either shooting. Protests have erupted in Minneapolis and other cities. Democrats are calling for federal agents to leave. Senator Amy Klobuchar called the situation "completely out of control. " Meanwhile, a woman who worked with Pretti visited a makeshift shrine for him, sobbing as she remembered him as "caring and kind. " Legal actions are underway. A judge issued a temporary order to prevent federal officials from altering evidence. Lawyers are also asking a court to reinstate an order that prevents federal agents from retaliating against protesters.