“He Already Disarmed Him”: The Video Evidence Exposing the Execution of Alex Jeffery Pretti
Minneapolis, MN — The death of Alex Jeffery Pretti is no longer just a local tragedy; it is a dark entry in the obituary of American civil liberties.
On January 24, 2026, the streets of Minneapolis became the site of a state sponsored execution that exposes the lethal consequences of a “warrior” training culture and the systematic dismantling of due process [1, 2].
Visual Evidence: The Fatal Communication Failure
New analysis of the footage from CT ARMED revea chilling detail that directly contradicts the “self defense” narrative.
The Disarming: The video shows multiple agents swarming Alex’s vehicle. One agent is seen successfully recovering a weapon from the suspect and securing it.
The Fatal Gap: In the chaos of the “Hard Stop,” that agent failed to communicate to his team that the suspect was now disarmed.
The Point Blank Shot: While Alex was pinned to the ground by several agents—effectively neutralized—another agent standing in a “bladed” stance fired three rounds into his chest [3].
This footage suggests that Alex Jeffery Pretti was killed not because he was a threat, but because of a catastrophic failure in federal tactical communication and an over reliance on lethal force.
The “Crime” of Documentation
Alex Jeffery Pretti, a 37 year old U.S. citizen, University of Minnesota alum, and former VA nurse, committed a singular “offense” today: he exercised his constitutional right to record federal agents [4, 5].
While Alex held a camera to document the truth, agents from “Operation Metro Surge” met him with immediate, lethal aggression:
Tactical Escalation: Without attempting verbal de escalation, agents shattered his vehicle’s glass and dragged him to the pavement [6].
Physical Assault: Witnesses describe Alex being wrestled and struck by multiple agents while pinned to the ground [7, 8].
Fact Check: The “Official” Lie vs. The “Clean Seat” Evidence
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a narrative claiming Pretti “approached” officers with a handgun and “violently resisted” [9].
The Staged Photo:
A photo released via Truth Social by the administration shows the alleged 9mm handgun resting neatly on a car seat, with a USB charging cable draped casually over the slide [10].
Investigative Note: It is physically impossible for a suspect to brandish a weapon that is currently tucked under a charging cable inside a car while they are being tackled on the sidewalk. This suggests the weapon was inside the vehicle during the entire execution.
A Pattern of State Sponsored Violence
Alex Jeffery Pretti is the third person shot by federal agents in Minneapolis in just 17 days [11, 12].
Jan 24, 2026 | Minneapolis, MN | Alex Jeffery Pretti
Narrative: “Armed struggle” while approaching.
Reality: Video shows him shot while pinned; weapon found inside car.
Jan 7, 2026 | Minneapolis, MN | Renée Good
Narrative: She “rammed” agents with her SUV.
Reality: Mayor Jacob Frey called the narrative “garbage” after reviewing video [13].
Dec 31, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA | Keith Porter Jr.
Narrative: “Active shooter” response by off duty agent [14].
Reality: Family confirms Porter was firing celebratory New Year’s Eve shots in the air before being shot in front of his home.
The Assault on Truth: Jana Shortal and The Press
The state is also targeting those who report the truth. Today, KARE 11 anchor Jana Shortal reported being pepper sprayed and pushed twice by federal agents while attempting to report on the aftermath of Alex’s death [15]. This is a clear attempt to intimidate the media and suppress documentation of federal conduct.
“They Are Cowards”
Representative Seth Moulton—a Marine combat veteran—has called for the prosecution of ICE leadership, labeling the agents’ actions as unprofessional and cowardly [16].
Who Will We Mourn Next?
As federal task forces continue to operate in our cities without oversight, every American with a smartphone is now a target. The United States as a land of due process is dead if we allow this occupation to continue.
SAY HIS NAME: ALEX JEFFERY PRETTI.
As we lower the flag for Alex and the civil liberties he represented, we must ask the question that now haunts every street in America: Who will we mourn next?
