Witness Detainment

Minneapolis Man Detained for Hours After Witnessing Shooting

New court documents reveal that witnesses to the Alex Pretti shooting were immediately detained following the incident. One witness, identified as Javier, recounted being among dozens of individuals, referred to by agents as “USCs,” held in custody. Javier, who lives near the shooting location and arrived after hearing about a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid, stated he witnessed the shooting and was subsequently detained. Despite being held for hours, given basic provisions, and not formally charged, Javier expressed feeling demoralized by the experience.

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