 has opened a formal civil rights investigation into the shooting death of Alex Preti, a 37-year-old resident killed by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced on Friday that the FBI is leading the preliminary inquiry to determine if officers used excessive force or violated constitutional rights.){kind=link}
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened a formal civil rights investigation into the shooting death of Alex Preti, a 37-year-old resident killed by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced on Friday that the FBI is leading the preliminary inquiry to determine if officers used excessive force or violated constitutional rights.
The incident, which occurred during a protest on January 24, has sparked widespread outrage after video footage surfaced showing Preti holding only a cell phone when he was shot. While authorities initially claimed a firearm was recovered, the footage challenges that narrative. Local officials in Minnesota have expressed distrust in the federal response and are conducting their own parallel investigation. Criminal charges may follow if sufficient evidence of rights violations is found.