Washington / Minneapolis — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed that the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti was captured on body-worn camera videos, as pressure mounts on federal authorities to release the footage publicly.
According to DHS officials, multiple federal agents involved in the encounter were wearing body cameras at the time of the incident, and the recordings are now part of an active investigation. The agency said the videos are being reviewed by investigators but has not provided a timeline for their public release.
Pretti’s killing has drawn national attention after bystander videos circulated online, appearing to raise questions about the initial federal account of the incident. Those videos have fueled protests and calls from civil rights groups, lawmakers, and community leaders demanding transparency and accountability.
DHS has maintained that the use of force is under review and that all available evidence — including body-camera footage, witness statements, and forensic findings — will be examined as part of the investigation. Officials say releasing the footage prematurely could interfere with the process.
The confirmation that body-camera video exists has intensified public scrutiny of the case, with critics arguing that the footage could clarify conflicting narratives surrounding the moments leading up to Pretti’s death.
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As the investigation continues, DHS faces growing pressure to make the recordings public and address concerns over federal law enforcement conduct and use of force.
