FBI Leads Investigation into Alex Pretti’s Fatal Shooting
The FBI is leading the investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti that occurred in Minneapolis. This investigation is supported by the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) branch of the Department of Homeland Security, according to spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin.
Unusual Investigative Role
Typically, HSI does not handle officer-involved shootings. This decision raised concerns among law enforcement officials, past and present. The agency is primarily focused on crimes related to immigration and international issues, such as:
- Human trafficking
- Drug smuggling
- Child exploitation
- Theft of stolen artifacts
In this case, critical aspects of the investigation, such as ballistic analysis and forensic testing, may be outside HSI’s expertise.
Details of the Shooting Incident
According to a government report that was sent to Congress, two agents from U.S. Customs and Border Protection discharged their firearms during the incident on Saturday. The report does not indicate that Pretti reached for his weapon.
The federal law enforcement officials involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave. The timing of when this leave was enacted remains unclear. Standard procedure dictates that agents involved in a shooting are placed on leave while investigations are underway.
This incident is still developing, and further updates are expected as the investigation progresses. For ongoing coverage, visit Filmogaz.com.
