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As inquiries continue, questions remain unresolved. Why were heavily armed federal agents operating in residential areas? What rules of engagement governed their actions? Why did public statements appear before a thorough investigation of available video evidence? And how will accountability be enforced if misconduct is found?
For many in Minneapolis, the issue is no longer just about one man’s death. It is about whether systems designed to protect public safety can operate without sacrificing the very trust and values they are meant to uphold. The name Alex Pretti has become shorthand for that broader reckoning.