Video contradicts Trump’s claim man killed in Minneapolis was a ‘gunman’

The Guardian - World NewsEN 4 min read 100% complete by Robert MackeyJanuary 25, 2026 at 02:53 AM

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A registered nurse, Alex Pretti, was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis on Saturday. Trump administration officials claimed Pretti was a gunman who threatened officers, but video evidence contradicts this account. The Department of Homeland Security released an image of a handgun, allegedly belonging to Pretti, but videos show him holding a phone, not a gun, before being tackled and shot. Border Patrol officials stated Pretti approached them with a gun and resisted disarmament, leading to the shooting. However, video footage obtained by news outlets shows Pretti recording the agents with his phone before the shooting occurred. The incident took place on Nicollet Avenue, with police alerted to the shooting shortly after 9:00 am.

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