What Next | Daily News and Analysis Everyone Saw CBP Kill Alex Pretti
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Jan 26, 2026 Will Stancil, a Minneapolis attorney who documents federal agent activity, describes witnessing and recording the confrontation that led to Alex Pretti’s death. He recounts video evidence, de-escalation practices, and how agents’ tactics affect community safety. He also discusses rapid-response monitoring, public reaction, and the political fallout in Minnesota.
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Friend Learns Of Pretti At Ski Event
- Dimitri Draconia learned Alex Pretti was killed when friends at a ski race shared news and videos showing his build and facial hair.
- Dimitri remembered Alex as a kind ICU nurse and called the killing an execution, expressing white-hot rage.
Pretti's ICU Tribute And Shielding Act
- Video circulated of Alex leading a final salute in his ICU, showing his professionalism and compassion.
- Observers watching shooting footage said Alex seemed to shield others and showed no sign of reaching for his weapon.
Federal Force Escalation And Weapon Claim
- Will Stancil described an overwhelming federal presence with heavily armed agents flooding the intersection after the shooting.
- He observed that Alex had a legal firearm which appeared removed before officers shot him, suggesting the weapon was a pretext.