• Video shows Alex Pretti confronting federal immigration officers 11 days prior to his death.
• Pretti was involved in a physical altercation, kicking a federal vehicle.
• His family claims the earlier confrontation did not influence his fatal shooting.
• Federal agents' actions during the incidents have reignited national debate.

A newly surfaced video appears to show 37-year-old Alex Pretti confronting federal immigration officers on a Minneapolis street on January 13, just 11 days before he was fatally shot in a separate incident with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents. The video, which has been verified by multiple news outlets, depicts Pretti kicking a federal vehicle and engaging in a heated exchange with agents, leading to officers deploying chemical irritants to quell the situation. A handgun can be seen in his waistband during the encounter, though it is unclear if officers noticed it at the time, according to CBS News, India Times, and ABC News.

Pretti’s later death occurred during a protest against immigration officers, where he was recorded holding a cellphone before being subdued by officers who then discovered his licensed firearm. Witness accounts and video evidence suggested he was not a direct threat at the time of the shooting, challenging initial claims from Trump administration officials that Pretti had threatened the officers. His family’s attorney has stated that the earlier incident had no bearing on the fatal shooting, according to India Times and ABC News.

This incident has sparked renewed discussions around police use of force and accountability, especially regarding federal agents’ interactions with the public. As investigations continue, the Department of Homeland Security has confirmed that video footage of the scuffle is under review by Homeland Security Investigations, as public interest grows in understanding the circumstances leading to Pretti's tragic death, according to CBS News and ABC News.