
Bystander video footage has captured the moments before the killing of 37-year-old Minneapolis man Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers. The killing comes less than three weeks after Renee Good was shot dead by an immigration agent in the city. BBC Verify has analysed footage of the shooting from multiple angles, piecing together a detailed picture of what happened. Ros Atkins' report contains distressing images. Verification by Emma Pengelly, Paul Brown and Benedict Garman. Graphics by Mesut Ersoz.
Main Idea: BBC Verify uses bystander video to reconstruct how federal immigration officers killed Minneapolis man Alex Pretti.
Key Points:
Federal immigration officers shooting a man can raise fear in immigrant communities and deepen distrust of police and government.
More video review and public scrutiny may push agencies to explain force use and improve accountability.
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