Bovino praised the agents’ training and professionalism while urging patience as investigators review the incident. “We don’t know all the facts yet. That is why we have an investigation,” he said during an interview. He added that investigators will examine all video footage, witness statements, and other evidence to determine exactly what occurred.
Reports indicate Pretti was carrying a firearm at the time, though details about whether he was armed at the moment of the shooting remain part of the ongoing review. Pretti’s family has publicly expressed grief and emphasized that he was committed to helping others and concerned about events in Minneapolis.
Calls for a thorough federal review of the incident have grown, and authorities are working to ensure transparency as the investigation continues.
President Donald Trump also commented on the situation, noting that federal officials are reviewing all aspects of the event. He announced that former ICE official Tom Homan will be deployed to Minnesota to help monitor federal enforcement operations. Trump emphasized that Homan will report directly to him and assist in coordinating with local authorities.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Pretti’s death remains active, with federal, state, and local authorities reviewing all evidence. Officials have stressed the importance of a careful, fact-based approach before conclusions are drawn.