Witness Account Contradicts Federal Agents' Narrative in Minneapolis Shooting
CNNJanuary 9, 202610 min447,240 views
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- 💡 Betsy, a witness who was four to five feet away, recounts seeing a maroon SUV with a driver.
- 🎯 She observed federal agents in the street, with one agent yelling at the driver through the window.
- 🔑 As the driver began to accelerate her vehicle, the agent next to the driver's side window fired his gun multiple times.
- 🚗 The car accelerated slightly before decelerating and colliding with a parked car, with the driver appearing to have a head injury and significant blood.
Disputed Sequence of Events
- ⚠️ Betsy states there were no agents standing in front of the car and that agents were moving toward the vehicle, not in danger of being hit.
- 🗣️ She disputes the narrative that the driver "plowed through" agents, stating she did not see anyone get bumped.
- 🚗 The car's acceleration after the shots were fired is described as consistent with the driver's foot hitting the accelerator as she was dying.
Aftermath and Aid
- 🆘 Immediately after the collision, a woman identified as the victim's wife ran to the car, attempted to provide aid, and urgently called for help.
- 🚨 Federal agents with firearms approached the scene and forcefully commanded bystanders to move away.
- 📹 Betsy attempted to call 911 and record the scene but was intimidated by the agents' presence and moved away.
Video Analysis of the Incident
- 🔍 Analysis of video footage shows the victim's car stationary for over four minutes before the incident.
- ⏱️ The sequence of events from officers approaching the car to the shooting occurred rapidly, within approximately 9 seconds.
- 🔫 The agent in question circled the car, pulled out his gun, and fired as the car's tires angled and it began to move forward.
- 🚶♂️ Post-shooting footage shows the agent walking away, appearing unharmed, and directing others to call for an ambulance, contradicting claims he was run over by the car.
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