The conversation surrounding the shooting of Alex Preddy in Minneapolis continues to grow. The 37-year-old ICU nurse recorded a federal immigration operation on his phone before agents pepper sprayed him, tackled him, and shot him at close range. Witnesses say he never pulled his legally owned firearm. The video shows chaos at full speed, but when slowed down, it looks far more severe. Many describe it as looking execution style. The footage sparked outrage and confusion as early statements from federal agents claimed the shooting was justified.
Preddy approached the scene after watching officers push a woman to the ground. He raised his phone to record the moment. Witnesses say he stepped forward to help the woman. The situation escalated fast. Agents forced him down and fired shots while several held him on the ground. That raised questions about whether he inserted himself into an arrest or whether he was trying to be a good Samaritan.
Legal experts say the issue is complicated. Preddy had the right to carry a firearm. Minnesota allows lawful open carry, just like Louisiana. Holding a firearm is not a crime by itself. It cannot justify deadly force alone. The key legal question is whether he interfered with officers performing their duties. That becomes the center of the case…