The shocking death of Alex Pretti at the hands of US border agents was captured on video by a crucial witness who has detailed the incident in a chilling sworn statement.
Alex Pretti, aged 37, was fatally shot in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by federal agents on Saturday in the second such incident involving an American citizen this month. The incident unfolded as a group of armed officers from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were filmed restraining him on the ground while he was reportedly filming them on his phone.
The individual who recorded the video, identified as a key eyewitness to the controversial shooting that federal officials claim was justified but without providing proof, has provided a detailed account in a significant legal document.
The eyewitness, known as “pink coat lady,” was visible in multiple angles of videos circulating from the incident that occurred around 9 am on Saturday, January 24. In a sworn statement filed as part of a lawsuit by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) against the Trump Administration, she mentioned being alerted to ICE activity as she prepared for work.
According to the document, she heard whistles outside her residence as locals used them to monitor ICE movements. Intrigued, she decided to investigate the situation on her way to work, emphasizing the importance of documenting ICE actions in her community.
The witness recalled observing Alex Pretti filming ICE agents while they handled another protester, leading to a moment where pepper spray was used against individuals at the scene.
She described how agents deployed excessive pepper spray, causing discomfort to those nearby, before the situation escalated with multiple shots fired at Alex Pretti, a dedicated nurse who was assisting others at the scene. Contrary to federal officials’ claims that Pretti was armed and posed a threat, the witness vehemently contradicted these assertions, supported by Pretti’s family who denounced the administration’s allegations as false.
Expressing fear for her safety, the witness, now in hiding, rejected the official narrative and expressed concern over the treatment of her community by law enforcement, highlighting the need for truth and justice in the aftermath of the tragic incident.
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