The videos appear to contradict statements by the Trump administration, which said the shots were fired “defensively” against Pretti as he “approached” them with a gun. AdvertisementIn the videos, Pretti is seen with only a phone in his hand. AdvertisementSeconds later, at least a half-dozen federal officers surround Pretti, who is wrestled to the ground and hit several times. Someone shouts “gun, gun.” It is not clear if that’s a reference to the weapon authorities say Pretti had. An agency statement said officers fired “defensive shots” after Pretti “violently resisted” officers tried to disarm him.

Source: Huffington Post January 25, 2026 19:42 UTC