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DarthDem

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3. Sort of, yeah . . .

Reply to SunSeeker (Original post)

Sun Jan 25, 2026, 02:57 PM

Jan 25

The headline and main content certainly lean against the ICE actions. But note that the WaPo writeup still engages in a little CYA, noting that it was "not clear" if the other individuals realized that their colleague had disarmed the late Mr. Pretti. As if that excuses them shooting him while he was defenseless on the ground. Also, I believe LE officers are trained to shout out to their fellows that they've secured a weapon in such a situation, which should have prevented the killing. So, in sum, WaPo did better than you'd expect here, but still fell short of actual journalism.

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Federal agent secured gun from Minn. man before fatal shooting, videos show [View all] SunSeeker Jan 25 OP

He was disarmed and shot in the back UpInArms Jan 25 #1

Yup, they shot a pinned down, unarmed man point blank in the back. SunSeeker Jan 25 #2

Sort of, yeah . . . DarthDem Jan 25 #3

Headline now at WSJ: Videos Contradict U.S. Account of Minneapolis Shooting by Federal Agents SunSeeker Jan 25 #5

Agree completely DarthDem Jan 25 #9

The gun had been confiscated IbogaProject Jan 25 #4

I haven't read that he shot Pretti's gun. Got a link? SunSeeker Jan 25 #6

Conflicting reports for sure. One report is "took it and ran away." From ABC news this morning. littlemissmartypants Jan 25 #10

There are no credible reports nor videos showing Pretti's gun being fired at the scene. SunSeeker Jan 25 #12

I don't believe he did. I saw a video that contradicts the notion, too. littlemissmartypants Jan 25 #13

Agree with the "secured" statement. Unclear about the gun used. I'll wait for ballistics. littlemissmartypants Jan 25 #11

The gun was stolen by a gang of masked armed men. James48 Jan 25 #14

'I got his gun and fired it, so yall can shoot him in the back now and claim self-defense' struggle4progress Jan 25 #7

I don't see them firing Pretti's gun. Where did you read that? nt SunSeeker Jan 25 #8

... The Department of Homeland Security said the Border Patrol agent fired "defensive shots," struggle4progress Jan 26 #19

There is nothing in that CBS News piece about Pretti's gun being fired by anyone. SunSeeker Jan 26 #24

... Pretti was pinned on the street by multiple federal agents -- visibly being hit by one of them -- struggle4progress Jan 26 #20

... While Pretti seems to have been pinned on the street by officers, one of the agents is seen struggle4progress Jan 26 #22

There is nothing in that ABC News piece about Pretti's gun going off. SunSeeker Jan 26 #23

This shooting was a SUMMARY EXECUTION.... Jack Valentino Jan 25 #15

This should be a turning point. I hope so. Otherwise, it is war. Martin68 Jan 25 #16

I do not know enough about guns to know if this is valid. Video of some gun expert going through video sayin Pretti gun camartinwv Jan 26 #17

When I Saw That Video Earlier DallasNE Jan 26 #18

Yes, and every single member of this Republican shitshow went on the air and lied about it. travelingthrulife Jan 26 #21