Damning New Information Emerges on Agitator Shot by Border Patrol in Minneapolis [WATCH]

CNN reported new details surrounding Alex Pretti’s interactions with federal law enforcement, revealing that he had a physical encounter with federal agents approximately one week before he was fatally shot by border agents in Minneapolis.

During an on-air exchange, Dana Bash outlined the new reporting and introduced additional details provided by CNN correspondent Priscilla Alvarez.

“CNN is learning that Alex Pretti had a physical encounter with federal agents about a week before he was shot and killed by law enforcement.

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Sources tell CNN that Pretti broke a rib when a group of Federal officers tackled him while he was protesting. Priscilla Alvarez is breaking that story for us. What else are you hearing, Priscilla?” Bash said.

Alvarez said CNN obtained more information about the earlier incident, which occurred about a week before Pretti’s death this past weekend.

“Dana, we’re learning more details, along with my colleague Jeff winter about what exactly transpired a week before Alex Pretti was shot in Minneapolis and died this past weekend,” Alvarez said.

According to Alvarez, Pretti stopped his vehicle after witnessing federal immigration agents pursuing individuals he believed to be a family.

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“Now, in this earlier incident, he stopped his car after observing ICE agents chasing what he described as a family on foot, and began shouting and blowing his whistle Pretti,” she said.

Alvarez said sources told CNN that the encounter escalated when multiple agents physically restrained Pretti.

“Later told one of the sources that five agents tackled him and one leaned on his pat on his back, appearing to leave him with a broken rib, according to this source,” Alvarez said.

She added that the source described the severity of the incident in stark terms.

“And I’m quoting here that sort said quote that day he thought he was going to die,” Alvarez said.

Alvarez reported that medical records reviewed by CNN indicate Pretti later received treatment consistent with a rib injury.

“Now, Freddy was later given medication that is consistent with treating a broken rib. According to records reviewed by CNN,” she said.

Alvarez also said that Pretti was known to federal law enforcement, though the extent of that familiarity remains unclear.

“Sources also say that he was known to federal law enforcement, though it’s unclear whether it was this incident or another with federal agents that they knew of him,” Alvarez said.

She noted that it is also unknown whether the officers involved in the earlier encounter were aware of Pretti’s identity at the time.

“It’s also unclear whether the officers who tackled him on Saturday knew who he was,” Alvarez said.

Alvarez said the reporting comes amid broader federal efforts related to protests and immigration enforcement.

She stated that federal immigration officers have been gathering information on individuals involved in protests or confrontations with agents.

“We do know, however, is that federal immigration officers have been collecting personal information of protesters and agitators within the context of what the Department of Homeland Security has warned is repeated threats towards officers as they are conducting immigration enforcement operations,” Alvarez said.

She added that DHS recently promoted a new reporting mechanism tied to alleged harassment of ICE agents.

“In fact, just Tuesday, the department also publicized an online tip form to share information about people allegedly harassing ICE officers,” Alvarez said.

Alvarez also addressed a claim made by a White House official regarding the creation of a database for individuals arrested for interfering with law enforcement.

“We’ve also heard Tom Heilman the White House borders are say that a database would be created for those who are arrested for impeding law enforcement,” she said.

She concluded by stating that DHS has denied the existence of such a database.

“But thus far, in our queries to the Department of Homeland Security, they have said that no such database exists, unbelievable,” Alvarez said.

Bash closed the segment by noting that the reporting raises further questions.

“There’s a lot more to peel back there. Thank you so much for bringing us that news,” Bash said.

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