Internal Review Contradicts Noem's Claim of Killer Brandishing Gun

A U.S. Department of Homeland Security review does not support South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s claim that a man she shot and killed had brandished a gun. The incident involves Corey Pretti, a Minneapolis man shot by law enforcement in 2021. Governor Noem, a former Trump administration official, has publicly stated Pretti was armed and threatening when she was involved in his arrest. However, an initial report from the DHS internal watchdog tells a different story. It states Pretti was shot after resisting arrest. The review makes no mention of Pretti ever holding or threatening anyone with a weapon. This contradiction raises new questions about Noem’s account of the event. The DHS review remains preliminary, and further investigation is ongoing.