🚨 “WHO DO THEY THINK THEY ARE?!” – Netizens Are ABSOLUTELY FURIOUS Over This Sickening Viral Clip

Watch this. Right after bullets rip through an unarmed ICU nurse who spent his life saving veterans… one ICE agent starts CLAPPING.

Clapping.

Like it’s a damn victory lap.

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A bystander video showing what appears to be a federal agent clapping in the immediate aftermath of the fatal shooting of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti has ignited widespread outrage online and intensified calls for a full investigation into the January 24, 2026, incident in south Minneapolis.

The clip, captured from multiple angles by witnesses and quickly shared across platforms including X, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook, depicts chaotic moments following the gunfire. Pretti, a U.S. citizen employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was shot multiple times by a U.S. Border Patrol agent during what federal officials describe as a response to a perceived threat amid an immigration enforcement operation.

Department of Homeland Security statements indicate Pretti approached agents armed with a legally carried handgun and resisted commands, prompting the use of lethal force. However, circulating footage—analyzed by outlets including The New York Times, BBC, and local stations like FOX 9—shows Pretti initially holding a cellphone, being pepper-sprayed, physically pushed and subdued, and his firearm removed from his person (possibly by a bystander) before shots were fired. Some witnesses claim he was shot in the back while restrained.

The most inflammatory segment of the viral videos occurs seconds after the gunfire ceases. As agents move to secure the scene, search for the weapon, and attempt medical aid, one agent—visible in jeans and tactical gear—runs toward the downed man and appears to clap his hands repeatedly. Social media users have interpreted the gesture as celebratory, with captions like “ICE agent clapping after murdering Alex Pretti” and “Who do they think they are?” amassing thousands of shares, likes, and angry comments.

One widely circulated X post described it as “clapping for the killing,” while Reddit threads called it evidence of a disturbing mentality among federal officers. Protesters in Minneapolis and as far as Los Angeles have projected the footage onto buildings, with signs reading “ICE Out of MN” and demands for accountability.

Pretti’s death marks the latest in a string of high-profile encounters involving federal immigration agents deployed inland under the current administration’s aggressive deportation policies. It follows the January 7 fatal shooting of another individual in the city, which had already prompted local officials—including Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey—to urge resistance to federal operations and request National Guard assistance for crowd control.

Family members and colleagues portray Pretti as a dedicated professional who cared for critically ill veterans and enjoyed outdoor activities with his dog. Relatives have publicly stated he was attempting to de-escalate or protect a woman during the confrontation, not pose a threat. A preservation order filed in federal court seeks to prevent destruction of evidence, including body camera footage, which authorities have not yet released publicly.

DHS and Border Patrol officials maintain the agent acted lawfully, citing a chaotic environment fueled by anti-enforcement protests. They note officers yelled “gun” during the scuffle—possibly after the weapon was spotted or mishandled—and that aid was rendered post-shooting, though Pretti was pronounced dead at the scene. The involved agent has been placed on administrative leave, per standard protocol.

The clapping gesture has become a flashpoint. Some defenders argue it could reflect relief in a perceived neutralized threat, adrenaline response, or even misinterpretation (e.g., signaling to colleagues or reacting to something unseen in the frame). Body language analyses shared online, including one by a forensic psychologist on YouTube, suggest agents displayed panic and escalation rather than calm control, with shuffling feet and defensive postures.

Critics, however, see it as emblematic of broader issues: excessive force by armed federal officers in civilian neighborhoods, lack of transparency, and apparent disregard for life. Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith has accused the administration of evidence tampering attempts, while bipartisan voices—including some Republicans—have called for independent review to avoid politicization.

Community response has been swift. Vigils at the shooting site drew hundreds, with mourners leaving flowers, candles, and notes praising Pretti’s final act of protection. Online fundraisers support his family, and protests have spread, with some escalating into calls to defund or remove ICE presence in the state.

The incident highlights deepening divides over immigration enforcement. Supporters of the operations argue they are necessary for national security amid record border crossings, and that interference puts agents at risk. Opponents view inland deployments as overreach, turning routine encounters into potential flashpoints and eroding trust in federal authority.

As more footage emerges—including new angles showing Pretti disarmed and subdued prior to gunfire—the debate intensifies. Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s autopsy results remain pending, as does any release of official bodycam or radio traffic.

For now, the image of an agent clapping lingers. Whether it represents triumph, misread relief, or something else, it has galvanized public sentiment. In the words of one viral commenter: “This isn’t justice. This is something else entirely.”

Pretti’s story—nurse by day, Good Samaritan in crisis—continues to resonate. As investigations proceed, the question hangs: Will the full truth emerge, or will the outrage fade amid competing narratives?