{"id":199931,"date":"2026-01-31T14:37:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T12:37:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/?p=199931"},"modified":"2026-01-31T14:37:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T12:37:35","slug":"federal-investigation-opened-u-s-justice-department-probes-facts-surrounding-the-killing-of-alex-pretti-in-minneapolis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/federal-investigation-opened-u-s-justice-department-probes-facts-surrounding-the-killing-of-alex-pretti-in-minneapolis\/","title":{"rendered":"FEDERAL INVESTIGATION OPENED: U.S. Justice Department Probes Facts Surrounding the Killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)<\/strong> has officially opened a federal civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of <strong>Alex Pretti<\/strong>\u2014a Minneapolis resident killed by federal immigration agents\u2014Justice Department officials announced Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deputy Attorney General <strong>Todd Blanche<\/strong> told reporters that the investigation will examine \u201ceverything that would shed light on what happened that day and in the days and weeks leading up to it,\u201d indicating that facts surrounding the incident and prior interactions with federal agents will be reviewed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The probe marks a significant expansion from earlier internal reviews and underscores the seriousness with which the Justice Department is now treating the case. The <strong>FBI is leading the federal investigation<\/strong>, with involvement from the DOJ\u2019s Civil Rights Division, and will work alongside other federal law enforcement units to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and evaluate the conduct of those involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) also confirmed the FBI\u2019s leadership role in the investigation. Earlier this week, Homeland Security Secretary <strong>Kristi Noem<\/strong> had indicated that her department would initially oversee the review, but the shift now places the FBI at the forefront. DHS\u2019s own investigative units will still assist the inquiry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This development comes amid widespread controversy, public protests, and conflicting accounts of the events leading to Pretti\u2019s death. Video footage has contradicted some initial statements by federal officials about the shooting, fueling calls for transparency from civil rights advocates and lawmakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-serbiantimes-info wp-block-embed-serbiantimes-info\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"U8FhJeQqEr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/od-tokija-do-milvokija-po-srbima-i-srbiji-nazvano-350-000-toponima-u-svetu-ne-biste-verovali-gde-nas-sve-ima\/\">OD TOKIJA DO MILVOKIJA: Po Srbima i Srbiji nazvano 350.000 toponima u svetu, ne biste verovali gde nas sve ima!<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#132;OD TOKIJA DO MILVOKIJA: Po Srbima i Srbiji nazvano 350.000 toponima u svetu, ne biste verovali gde nas sve ima!&#147; &#8212; Serbiantimes.info\" src=\"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/od-tokija-do-milvokija-po-srbima-i-srbiji-nazvano-350-000-toponima-u-svetu-ne-biste-verovali-gde-nas-sve-ima\/embed\/#?secret=TQL3G7NPRB#?secret=U8FhJeQqEr\" data-secret=\"U8FhJeQqEr\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Federal agents shot Pretti during an immigration enforcement action in Minneapolis, sparking public outrage and renewed scrutiny of federal law enforcement tactics. Local and state authorities have also voiced concerns about how the investigation has been handled and are pursuing their own inquiries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The federal civil rights investigation could potentially lead to charges if evidence shows constitutional rights were violated, though federal prosecutors historically face a high legal threshold in such cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The situation remains highly dynamic, with demonstrations and political debate continuing as more details emerge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF;color:#d21414\" class=\"has-inline-color\">MORE TOPICS:<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/the-cause-of-the-terrible-accident-revealed-paok-fans-died-due-to-an-error-in-the-vehicles-electronic-system-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">THE CAUSE OF THE TERRIBLE ACCIDENT REVEALED: PAOK fans died due to an error in the vehicle\u2019s electronic system! 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