FBI Withholds Evidence in Alex Pretti Shooting Case
Minnesota law enforcement authorities expressed significant frustration and concern as the FBI has refused to share any evidence or information related to its investigation into the death of Alex Pretti, who was killed by federal immigration authorities. This lack of cooperation follows similar refusals in other recent shootings involving immigration officials, including those of Renee Good and Julio Sosa-Celis, hindering state-level investigations. Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) have called for impartial, independent investigations, with the BCA vowing to pursue all legal avenues to obtain necessary evidence despite being “hampered by a lack of access to key information.” The incidents occurred amidst an increased immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis, leading to calls for transparency from both parties.