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2na fisherman

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15. They Knew He Was Armed

Reply to LuvLoogie (Reply #10)

Tue Jan 27, 2026, 03:03 PM

Jan 27

They may have singled him out after this alleged previous encounter with ICE and if so, should have known about his concealed firearms permit. They are using video surveillance with facial recognition software to compile personal data on protesters. They may have used that information to target him as an "agitator" and justify this armed response by the goon squad. And one of the agents quickly left the scene after taking the gun from Pretti. It does seem to fit the false narrative of using deadly force against protesters who may be cast as assaulting officers by being behind the wheel of a car or in possession of a firearm.

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Alex Pretti broke rib in confrontation with federal agents a week before death, sources say [View all] demmiblue Jan 27 OP

Federal agents equals Gestapo Pas-de-Calais Jan 27 #1

Border Patrol being utilized more and more popsdenver Jan 27 #5

Pretti was a brave man, better by far than any of the masked cowards of ICE Whyisthisstillclose Jan 27 #2

So he was kind, brave, and selfless Dr. Shepper Jan 27 #3

It seemed like the agent in grey who took Pretti's gun knew he was armed before even searching him. sop Jan 27 #4

I think this is likely and likely he was targeted for exercising his rights delisen Jan 27 #6

You Can Bet Your Boots That The Report Filed About This Rib Incident..... global1 Jan 27 #7

Yeah, it's a little too convenient for me. hamsterjill Jan 27 #8

Pretti IDed Maninacan Jan 27 #14

What "sources"? orangecrush Jan 27 #9

This points to premeditated murder LuvLoogie Jan 27 #10

Agreed I don't know how the DHS thinks releasing this (if true) makes their case better. Whyisthisstillclose Jan 27 #11

Right!?!? EuterpeThelo Jan 27 #13

They Knew He Was Armed 2na fisherman Jan 27 #15

Premeditated murder suegeo Jan 27 #22

That seems to be the buzz now. LuvLoogie Jan 27 #23

So if you are visiting or passing throughand stop at a hotel these Bozos Historic NY Jan 27 #12

Minnesota is a test case for American Fascism. littlemissmartypants Jan 27 #16

Yeah, totally believable ECL213 Jan 27 #17

No wonder he was carrying. LudwigPastorius Jan 27 #18

From the link orangecrush Jan 27 #19

If that's the case, they probably knew he had a concealed carry permit ahead of time. Uncle Joe Jan 27 #20

ICE wants to make people who resist them famous MadameButterfly Jan 27 #21