Ex-CBP Commissioner on Minneapolis Shooting Probe: Skepticism Warranted

Unprecedented Federal Investigation

• 🚨 The federal government's handling of the investigation into the shooting death of Alex Prey in Minneapolis is described as completely unprecedented.
• 🎯 Unlike past incidents, state and local officials are being excluded from participating in the investigation, which is typically a routine part of such cases.

Concerns Over Transparency and Cooperation

• 🔍 The former CBP commissioner expressed skepticism due to the lack of clarity regarding the current investigation's scope and information gathering.
• 🤝 Historically, federal law enforcement has a long-standing tradition of communicating and cooperating closely with state and local partners.
• ⚠️ Excluding local authorities raises concerns among citizens and suggests a potential attempt to hide information, undermining transparency.

Interpretation of the Shooting Incident

• ⚖️ The video footage of Alex Prey's killing has led to vastly different interpretations among state, local, and federal leaders.
• ❓ A key question is whether other agents knew the victim had been disarmed when shots were fired almost simultaneously with the gun recovery.
• 🗣️ An open, coordinated investigation with state and local authorities is seen as crucial for satisfying public demand for information.

Criticism of Political Interference

• 📢 The former commissioner criticized rapid political declarations of the shooting being justified, citing statements from President Trump, Vice President, and Secretary Gnome.
• 🚫 He argued that such determinations cannot be made so quickly and that individuals like Stephen Miller and Secretary Gnome are not credible spokespersons in this context.
• 💡 He hopes that Tom Holman, whom he knows, would bring light and reason to the situation.