Border Patrol chief praises agents who killed Alex Pretti and offers surprising theory

Border Patrol Chief Defends Agents in Fatal Shooting of Alex Pretti as Public Anger Grows

The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care unit nurse, has triggered widespread public reaction across the United States, intensifying debate over the conduct of federal law enforcement during protests and enforcement operations.

As demonstrations continue in multiple cities, a senior Border Patrol official has publicly defended the agents involved, describing their actions as appropriate while urging the public to wait for the outcome of an official investigation.