Border Patrol chief praises agents who killed Alex Pretti and offers surprising theory

Conflicting Accounts and Unanswered Questions

According to early reports, Pretti was legally carrying a firearm at the time of the incident. Authorities have suggested that the presence of a weapon contributed to the agents’ perception of risk.

However, multiple witnesses and video angles have raised questions about whether Pretti was disarmed before the fatal shots were fired. His family has firmly rejected claims that he posed a threat to agents or bystanders.

They have emphasized that Pretti was a healthcare professional known for his commitment to helping others, both in his work and personal life.