Federal officials say agent made “split‑second decision” in Minneapolis shooting https://tankie.tube/videos/watch/01f377f4-892e-4d19-8d20-cc24cae3a24e US Border Patrol officials said the agent involved in the fatal Minneapolis shooting was forced to make a “split‑second decision” during a chaotic law enforcement situation. Speaking at a press briefing, Commander‑at‑Large Gregory Bovino defended the actions of the ICE agents and emphasised that speculation cannot replace the process of a formal inquiry, repeating that the agent had only moments to act amid what was described as an active operation.Videos circulating online have raised questions about the sequence of events, including that Pretti was unarmed and surrounded before shots were fired. Authorities from Minnesota and federal investigators say they are gathering evidence as protests and public scrutiny grow around the case. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE, our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage, expert analysis, and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET | 5pm BST Got a story tip or question? Reach us at MEELive@middleeasteye.org Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@middleeasteye Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/MiddleEastEye Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiddleEastEye Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:21:11 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://tankie.tube Federal officials say agent made “split‑second decision” in Minneapolis shooting https://tankie.tube/lazy-static/avatars/3ba3ff73-a8b6-49c9-add8-9653ef090c7f.webp https://tankie.tube/videos/watch/01f377f4-892e-4d19-8d20-cc24cae3a24e All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://tankie.tube/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.