A newly surfaced video reveals a disturbing encounter involving Alex Pretti just one week before he was fatally shot. The footage, obtained and analyzed, depicts a confrontation with federal law enforcement officers, painting a picture of escalating tension.
The video, dated January 13th, shows a man identified as Pretti with what appears to be a firearm visible on his waistband. He is seen aggressively confronting the officers, culminating in a shocking act of defiance – spitting on them.
Facial recognition analysis confirmed the man in the video is overwhelmingly likely to be Alex Pretti, with a 97% accuracy rate. The footage shows him being tackled by the officers after this initial confrontation.
Remarkably, Pretti was released at the scene following the takedown. Reports indicate he sustained a broken rib during the struggle, as he actively attempted to obstruct an ongoing immigration operation.
Prior to his death, Pretti was already known to law enforcement. This earlier incident suggests a pattern of behavior and a pre-existing relationship, however fraught, with federal agents.
The newly released video corroborates earlier reporting detailing this initial encounter. It reveals Pretti also kicked the tail light of a law enforcement vehicle during the January 13th incident.
Just one week later, the situation tragically escalated. Pretti again resisted arrest and allegedly attacked federal agents, ultimately leading to the fatal shooting.
In the wake of the shooting, two Department of Homeland Security agents involved have been placed on administrative leave. This standard procedure allows for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A spokesperson for Pretti’s family has confirmed the individual depicted in the video is indeed Alex Pretti, adding another layer of confirmation to the unfolding narrative.
