FBI Takes Lead in Fatal Shooting Probe of Minneapolis ICU Nurse Alex Pretti
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has shifted its lead role in investigating the fatal shooting of 37-year-old intensive care unit nurse Alex Pretti, who was shot and killed by Customs and Border Protection agents in Minneapolis. The decision marks a significant reversal from earlier this week, when sources suggested the FBI's involvement was marginal.
The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) investigative arm, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), had initially taken the lead in the probe, prompting questions about its credibility and capacity to handle complex cases like officer-involved shootings. However, with the FBI now at the helm, experts have welcomed the agency's expertise in "color of law" civil rights investigations.
The investigation is expected to focus on whether the agents involved in Pretti's shooting violated his constitutional rights. The FBI has already processed one of the firearms used during the incident and will likely analyze evidence from both Customs and Border Protection personnel and Pretti's own firearm.
As the probe unfolds, prosecutors are still waiting to receive key evidence, including the firearms discharged by the officers involved. In a somber meeting with Minnesota U.S. Attorney Dan Rosen, federal prosecutors questioned him about why they couldn't launch a formal civil rights investigation into Pretti's death.
The incident has sparked an internal administrative review within Customs and Border Protection, with agents placed on leave during the course of the investigation. The FBI is also working to uncover more evidence in the case, including video footage of another encounter between Pretti and federal immigration officers 11 days before the shooting.
In a statement on social media, President Trump called Pretti an "agitator" and criticized the way the incident was handled by Customs and Border Protection agents. However, it remains unclear what role Trump's comments will play in the investigation or its outcome.
As the FBI continues to lead the investigation, experts are watching closely to see whether the agency can produce a thorough and credible report on the events surrounding Pretti's fatal shooting.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has shifted its lead role in investigating the fatal shooting of 37-year-old intensive care unit nurse Alex Pretti, who was shot and killed by Customs and Border Protection agents in Minneapolis. The decision marks a significant reversal from earlier this week, when sources suggested the FBI's involvement was marginal.
The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) investigative arm, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), had initially taken the lead in the probe, prompting questions about its credibility and capacity to handle complex cases like officer-involved shootings. However, with the FBI now at the helm, experts have welcomed the agency's expertise in "color of law" civil rights investigations.
The investigation is expected to focus on whether the agents involved in Pretti's shooting violated his constitutional rights. The FBI has already processed one of the firearms used during the incident and will likely analyze evidence from both Customs and Border Protection personnel and Pretti's own firearm.
As the probe unfolds, prosecutors are still waiting to receive key evidence, including the firearms discharged by the officers involved. In a somber meeting with Minnesota U.S. Attorney Dan Rosen, federal prosecutors questioned him about why they couldn't launch a formal civil rights investigation into Pretti's death.
The incident has sparked an internal administrative review within Customs and Border Protection, with agents placed on leave during the course of the investigation. The FBI is also working to uncover more evidence in the case, including video footage of another encounter between Pretti and federal immigration officers 11 days before the shooting.
In a statement on social media, President Trump called Pretti an "agitator" and criticized the way the incident was handled by Customs and Border Protection agents. However, it remains unclear what role Trump's comments will play in the investigation or its outcome.
As the FBI continues to lead the investigation, experts are watching closely to see whether the agency can produce a thorough and credible report on the events surrounding Pretti's fatal shooting.
. another cop killing and no one's surprised, right? like, we've seen this movie before, but somehow it still gets replayed every time with different characters. can't believe they had to jump ship on the investigation already - sounds like HSI didn't exactly cover themselves in glory 
. and what's up with the "agitator" label from Trump? that just reeks of deflection 
. anyway, hope the FBI can get this one right... fingers crossed for some real answers 
so frustrating that it takes an FBI probe for them to take this seriously... like what exactly did we need to wait for? Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal agents, that's not something you can just gloss over 
. I mean, I get it, there's a process and all that, but come on... the fact that they initially said the HSI was in charge just makes it seem like they were trying to cover their own backsides 
what does that even have to do with anything? Can't he just focus on finding out what really happened instead of trash-talking the victim? 
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. an icu nurse gets shot by cbp agents and now the fbi is taking the lead? that's a big deal for minnesota, you know how passionate people are about their healthcare workers here 
. i hope the fbi can get to the bottom of this and find out what really happened 
. it's not just about alex pretti's family, but also about the credibility of cbp and whether they're handling these kinds of situations properly 
. fingers crossed for a fair investigation 
... I mean, an ICU nurse shot by CBP agents, it's crazy! They're investigating if they did something wrong, which is probably the right thing to do. I don't know much about all this "color of law" stuff, but basically it means checking if someone followed the rules when enforcing the law? It's good that the FBI is taking the lead, I guess. 
The fact that they're analyzing evidence from both parties' firearms is a huge step forward.
. Like, what even is an "agitator" ? It sounds like some kinda loaded term to me 
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. That could be super important in figuring out what went down on that fateful day...
. Wasn't he involved in some pretty divisive stuff during his time in office? I don't think that's relevant to this case at all. Anyway, here's hoping the FBI can produce a fair and honest report on what happened - we need to know the truth 
. we need answers here ASAP. my heart goes out to alexs family and friends 
...also gotta wonder how video footage from 11 days prior could've been relevant to the case 
, think they should focus on finding justice for Alex rather than trying to spin this into something else 
i dont get politics... anywayz back to this case, so theres gonna be some kinda report made about it... hope they find out who did it and why 
anyway back to this shooting thing...have you guys ever noticed how some people just seem to have an endless supply of lawsuits? like, what even is the deal with that? does anyone else think it's kinda crazy that we're already seeing some weird stuff come out of this investigation like trump saying pretti was an "agitator" umm didn't he used to be a reality tv star or something? anyway i guess we'll just have to wait and see how all this plays out 
This whole thing is super messed up 
. I'm glad the FBI took over the investigation, 'cause at least they have some credibility now 
. It's gotta be a real "color of law" civil rights violation for this to happen 
. And what's up with President Trump calling Alex Pretti an "agitator"? Are you kidding me?