Border Patrol chief praises agents who killed Alex Pretti and offers surprising theory
Footage shared across social media platforms appears to show Pretti attempting to assist a woman who had been pushed into the snow during a confrontation. Moments later, he is seen being subdued by agents. The videos have been viewed millions of times, becoming a focal point of public discussion and protest.
Conflicting Accounts and Unanswered Questions
According to early reports, Pretti was legally carrying a firearm at the time of the incident. Authorities have suggested that the presence of a weapon contributed to the agents’ perception of risk.
However, multiple witnesses and video angles have raised questions about whether Pretti was disarmed before the fatal shots were fired. His family has firmly rejected claims that he posed a threat to agents or bystanders.