The investigation into the shooting has been marred by reports of procedural irregularities. Minnesota state authorities, led by Attorney General Keith Ellison, have expressed “zero trust” in the federal government’s internal probe, alleging that state crime investigators were blocked from the scene. Furthermore, reports surfaced that the handgun seized from Pretti was not properly secured as evidence, having been placed on the seat of a vehicle rather than in a documented evidence bag. This perceived mishandling of a key piece of the investigation has led a federal judge to issue emergency orders to prevent the destruction or alteration of any evidence, including body-camera footage from the agents involved. Continue reading…
