U.S. Citizen, Legally Armed, Killed by Agents Amid No Gun Video

A fatal confrontation between immigration officials and a legally armed U.S. citizen is raising urgent questions about use-of-force standards. Alex Pretti, 37, was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis. Public records confirm Pretti was licensed to carry a firearm. However, no publicly available video evidence shows him holding his gun during the encounter. Despite the lack of visual evidence, the White House has cited the presence of the firearm as a key factor in the incident. This discrepancy highlights the complex legal standards governing when officers may use deadly force. CBS News legal analyst Jessica Levinson notes that the case will likely hinge on whether the agents reasonably perceived an imminent threat. "A license to carry is not relevant to an officer's split-second decision," Levinson said. "The core question is: what did the agents see and believe in that moment?" The investigation continues as officials examine all evidence.