On January 24, Stella Carlson \u2014 now known as the \u201cpink coat lady\u201d \u2014 was on her way to a church in Minneapolis when she witnessed the killing of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti by ICE agents.<\/p>\n
Carlson, who began recording after hearing warning whistles used by residents to signal ICE activity, said she saw agents aggressively detaining people. She pulled over after seeing Pretti directing traffic and trying to help others. Calm and composed, he appeared to be assessing the situation \u2014 not threatening anyone.<\/p>\n
Moments later, officers tackled Pretti, removed a gun from his holster, and shot him multiple times, including in the back. Carlson, standing just feet away, watched him die.<\/p>\n
\u201cI watched him die,\u201d she said. \u201cThey handled his body like they were counting bullet wounds \u2014 like he was a deer.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her video directly contradicted official claims that Pretti had \u201cbrandished\u201d a weapon. She said he never drew his gun and was acting peacefully. \u201cIt was an assassination,\u201d Carlson stated, calling the killing a public execution carried out in the open.<\/p>\n
Following the release of her footage, public outrage grew, and federal officials were forced to respond. The incident also led to the removal of a Border Patrol official overseeing operations in the area.<\/p>\n
Carlson said she recorded despite fear because \u201cwe all have moments where we have to be brave.\u201d She added, \u201cNobody should be afraid of being killed in the street for trying to help \u2014 especially in America.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"