That video, combined with court declarations filed by eyewitnesses, sheds new light on the moments that led up to the deadly incident. Those moments are facing heightened scrutiny amid escalating rhetoric by Trump administration officials who sought to cast Pretti as a violent agitator involved in a “riot” as federal agents carried out an immigration operation. He claimed that Pretti “was in the scene actively impeding and assaulting law enforcement,” and that Border Patrol agents were “the victims” in the shooting. CNN video analysis sheds new light on killing of Alex Pretti 3:51 • Source: CNN CNN video analysis sheds new light on killing of Alex Pretti 3:51Much remains unknown about the moments before Pretti’s death, including when he arrived at the scene and what he did before the incidents recorded on camera. They also don’t capture any violent actions by protesters, who blow whistles and yell at federal agents.

Source: CNN January 26, 2026 15:32 UTC