A CNN video analysis appears to show a federal immigration officer removing a gun from Alex Pretti just prior to officers fatally shooting him. Just over one second after the officer emerges holding the weapon, a shot rings out, followed by at least 9 more, according to videos. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe videos show that the officer who retrieved the weapon had nothing in his hand prior to approaching Pretti. It is unclear from the videos reviewed by CNN whether the officer who took the weapon from Pretti immediately told the others that he was taking it away. In a statement, DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin claimed that an officer fired on Pretti while fearing for his life.

Source: CNN January 25, 2026 02:58 UTC