New video of federal agent shooting appears to go against DHS claim

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Video Summary

A deadly shooting by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis has resulted in the death of Alex Jeffrey Peretti, a 37-year-old American citizen and ICU nurse. This marks the second fatal shooting by federal immigration agents in 17 days, fueling outrage and protests. DHS claims the agents acted in self-defense after Peretti approached them with a handgun, while Minnesota officials condemn the actions as "organized brutality" and are pushing for ICE to leave the state. The incident is part of a larger pattern of federal actions in Minneapolis, including the detention of a five-year-old boy and the earlier shooting death of Renee Nicole Goode, which have intensified concerns about government overreach and safety.

One startling detail revealed is that the Department of Homeland Security plans to lead its own investigation into the shooting of its officer, rather than allowing the FBI to conduct the inquiry.

Short Highlights

A 37-year-old American citizen and ICU nurse, Alex Jeffrey Peretti, was killed by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.
This is the second fatal shooting by federal immigration agents in 17 days, leading to public outrage and protests.
DHS states agents acted in self-defense against an armed individual, while Minnesota officials criticize the federal action as "organized brutality."
Protesters are demanding ICE leave Minnesota, citing a pattern of federal actions that they believe do not increase safety.
Concerns are being raised about potential government overreach, with mention of President Trump floating the use of the Insurrection Act.

Key Details

Deadly Shooting by Federal Immigration Agents [00:01]

Alex Jeffrey Peretti, a 37-year-old American citizen and ICU nurse from Minneapolis, was killed by federal immigration agents.
This incident is the second fatal shooting by federal immigration agents in just 17 days.
DHS Secretary Christine Elm stated that an individual approached U.S. Border Patrol officers with a 9-millimeter semi-automatic handgun and reacted violently when officers attempted to disarm him.
DHS believes the situation involved an individual intending to inflict maximum damage and kill law enforcement.
The DHS plans to lead the investigation of its own officer who shot and killed Peretti, rather than the FBI.

"This looks like a situation where an individual arrived at the scene to inflict maximum damage on individuals and to KILL LAW ENFORCEMENT."

Protests and Outrage in Minneapolis [03:21]

The mood on the ground in Minneapolis is described as angry, with people chanting "stand up, fight back" and "ICE out, ICE out."
Frustration is boiling over, fueled by this incident and a previous event where a five-year-old boy was detained by ICE.
Renee Nicole Goode was shot and killed by federal agents 17 days prior to this shooting.
These events are linked to a broader context of federal actions, including President Trump referring to members of the Somali diaspora as "garbage" and the initiation of "Operation Metro Surge" by immigration federal agents.

"The chaos that we are seeing is caused directly by ICE, border control and this federal administration."

Personal Accounts and Fears of Government Overreach [04:33]

Twin sisters, Corrine and Teresa, express their distress and motivation for protesting.
Corrine, a teacher, feels compelled to be out protesting because delivering food to those in need is not enough, and she never imagined her government would be a source of fear.
Teresa, an ICU nurse, highlights the lack of basic aid and CPR training among federal agents involved in these incidents, calling them reckless.
There are fears about President Trump potentially using the Insurrection Act in Minnesota, which is viewed as terrifying and reminiscent of historical periods of government oppression.

"And I work as an ICU nurse, so this hits really close to home as far as just why are we not providing aid after everything happens, which was absolutely wrong. But why isn't anyone trained in CPR? Why can't they do more? They're just so reckless."

The Scene and Ongoing Remembrance [06:37]

The location where Alex Peretti was shot and killed is described, with people seen lighting candles and saying prayers in remembrance.
The incident occurred around 9 a.m. local time.