Two federal immigration agents fired their weapons during the deadly shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, according to reports from CBS News and CNN Tuesday.
Why It Matters
Pretti’s killing was the second fatal shooting by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis this month, intensifying ongoing scrutiny of agent conduct.
The deaths have prompted bipartisan calls for an independent investigation, sharpened debate over the legality of carrying firearms while protesting and heightened congressional oversight pressures.
What To Know
An initial memo to Congress said a Border Patrol agent discharged a Customs and Border Protection (CBP)-issued Glock 19 and a CBP officer also discharged a CBP-issued Glock 47 after a struggle in which an agent shouted, “He’s got a gun!” multiple times, per CBS News.
The report also does not mention that Pretti tried to reach for his firearm, CBS says.
This account of the deadly shooting conflicts with an initial statement by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) saying one agent “fired defensive shots.”
This is a developing story that will be updated with additional information.
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