DOJ Civil Rights Probe into Alex Pretti Killing

The United States — United States Department of Justice has launched a federal civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by United States — United States Customs and Border Protection officers in United States — Minneapolis. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the probe, which could lead to criminal charges against the officers involved. The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation will lead the investigation, taking over from the United States — United States Department of Homeland Security's Homeland Security Investigations unit, a move disclosed by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The Killing of Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse, occurred on January 24 during an immigration enforcement operation, with video evidence contradicting initial claims that Alex Pretti brandished a handgun. Alex Pretti was reportedly holding a mobile phone when tackled, and an officer removed a gun from his pants before shots were fired. This incident has sparked widespread outrage and prompted criticism of the Donald Trump administration's immigration enforcement tactics in United States — Minnesota. Local officials, including United States — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and United States — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, have expressed frustration over being excluded from federal investigations. The United States — United States Department of Justice has not opened a similar civil rights investigation into the earlier Killing of Renée Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, leading to resignations among prosecutors.