Post Reports After Alex Pretti's killing, a battle of narratives
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Jan 26, 2026 
Kim Bellware, a national reporter covering law enforcement and immigration, unpacks the killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti. She examines bystander video, the sequence showing an agent removing Pretti’s handgun before a shot, and how federal statements framed the incident. The segment also explores disputes over investigations, local anger in Minneapolis, and the political battle over firearms and enforcement.
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Disarming Occurred Before The Shooting
- Video analysis shows an agent removed a handgun from Alex Preddy before another agent fired the shots.
- The footage raises major questions about the government's account and use-of-force justification.
Who Alex Preddy Was
- Alex Preddy was a 37-year-old ICU nurse and legal gun owner with no criminal record.
- Friends said he had been disturbed by the DHS operations and had joined protests in his neighborhood.
Insist On Preserving Evidence
- Preserve evidence and demand a joint federal-state probe to ensure transparency.
- Minnesota officials sought court orders to stop potential tampering and secure materials for state investigators.