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US Department of Homeland Security Report Contradicts Initial Claims in Alex Pretty Shooting

Published January 28, 2026, 16:20
US Department of Homeland Security Report Contradicts Initial Claims in Alex Pretty Shooting

A report from the US Department of Homeland Security reveals that Alex Pretty, who was shot and killed by border patrol officers, did not have a weapon when he was shot, contrary to initial claims by Secretary Kristi Noem. The report details the incident in Minneapolis, where Pretty resisted arrest but did not threaten officers with a weapon. Secretary Noem had initially claimed that Pretty was dangerous and intended to harm law enforcement, but this is not confirmed by the report or by videos that have come to light. An analysis by the New York Times shows that officers fired ten times, six of which while Pretty was already lying on the ground. Stephen Miller, an associate of President Trump, argued that Pretty's death may have been due to a violation of protocols by federal agents. However, the White House appeared to backtrack, clarifying that Miller was referring to general guidelines and not specifically to the incident. President Trump announced that there would be a de-escalation of immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota, but clarified that this was not a withdrawal, but a change in approach. The case has sparked strong reactions and questions about the use of force by law enforcement.