FBI Leads Civil Rights Probe into Alex Pretti Shooting in Minneapolis

FBI Takes Over Investigation

• FBI is now leading the civil rights probe into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
• This is a reversal from initial statements that DHS was leading the investigation.
• Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch described this as a standard FBI investigation under such circumstances.

Previous Altercation with Federal Agents

• New video shows Pretti in a previous altercation with federal agents 11 days before his death.
• In the video, Pretti is seen yelling at agents and kicking a car's taillight.
• Pretti's family attorney claims a week prior, he was violently assaulted by ICE agents and posed no threat, arguing this could not justify his later killing.

Immigration Agenda and De-escalation Efforts

• Border Czar Tom Homan is tasked with de-escalating tensions in Minneapolis.
• Homan stated the administration is not backing down from its immigration agenda, prioritizing the arrest of criminals and public safety threats.
• Commitments were made for the state prison system to honor detainers, which could allow for fewer agents needed in jails.

Justice Department Decision on Another Case

• The Justice Department will not be investigating Renee Good's death, citing different handling of cases based on circumstances.