New York Times Spins False Narrative on Actions by Alex Pretti Leading Up to His Shooting Death by CBP Officers in Minneapolis The article alleges the New York Times presented a false narrative about Alex Pretti’s actions before he was shot and killed by Customs and Border Patrol officers in Minneapolis. It claims Pretti actively interfered with officers and made physical contact, contrary to the Times’ portrayal of him as an innocent observer. The report details Pretti’s involvement in an altercation with officers as they pushed back anti-ICE activists, leading to him being pepper-sprayed and subsequently shot when officers attempted to detain him.

• The article accuses the New York Times of spinning a false narrative about Alex Pretti’s actions prior to his death.
• Pretti allegedly interfered with and made physical contact with a CBP officer during an attempt to arrest an illegal alien.
• Video footage reportedly shows Pretti placing himself between a CBP officer and two anti-ICE activists.
• Pretti was pepper-sprayed by an agent after making physical contact.
• The article suggests Pretti, who was armed with a concealed handgun, resisted detention, leading to the shooting.
• The circumstances of the shooting and whether it was justified are under federal investigation.