What happened in Minneapolis
Federal Department of Homeland Security officers carried out a targeted operation in Minneapolis against an individual wanted on a violent assault case. A man approached Border Patrol officers with a weapon and was fatally shot by a federal agent. Officials identified the man as 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti of south Minneapolis. Video later posted on social platforms appears to show the man making a move on agents before the shooting. Local authorities and federal agencies have confirmed an officer-involved shooting took place during a law enforcement action.
Who was reporting
James O’Keefe and members of O’Keefe Media Group were on the ground recording the operation and its aftermath. O’Keefe says he was live on camera when a large crowd converged on his team. He and his crew say they were chased off, hit with projectiles, and that people tried to remove his bulletproof vest. He also said some of his reporters remained undercover inside the crowd to keep documenting events after he left.
Threats and harassment
O’Keefe posted a screenshot of a text he described as a death threat that read, “You have 1 hour to leave or you’re dead.” He also reported being followed back to his hotel and said his team altered locations multiple times because they believed agitators were tailing them. Those are serious allegations. Threats against journalists or anyone are criminal matters and deserve investigation, regardless of the politics involved.
Video and public evidence
Multiple clips and social posts circulated after the shooting. Some footage appears to show the man moving toward agents before shots were fired. Other videos show chaos on the streets as crowds gathered around the scene and confronted people they believed were connected to the reporting team. Those posts are now part of the public record and will be central to any review or prosecution.
Why this matters beyond the footage
This incident sits at the crossroad of law enforcement, public safety, and press freedom. If agents used appropriate force, that should be documented and explained to the public. If a press team faced coordinated threats or harassment, local law enforcement and prosecutors should act. And if organized groups are trying to intimidate reporters or block police work, that is a problem for public order. Skepticism toward official statements is healthy, but so is demanding clear evidence and accountability from everyone involved.
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