Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino demoted after Pretti killing

[Imperial Wizard G]

US Border Patrol Commander Embroiled in Controversy After Fatal Shooting of Unarmed Veteran

A dramatic turn of events has unfolded for Gregory Bovino, the commander of US Border Patrol operations in Minneapolis. Following the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Alex Pretti, a Veterans Affairs nurse, Bovino is facing severe repercussions. The young man was killed by federal immigration agents on January 24th, sparking widespread outrage and protests in Minneapolis.

Bovino's public reaction to the incident has been met with skepticism, as videos of Pretti's death revealed that he was disarmed and held down before being fatally shot multiple times by several officers. In stark contrast to this footage, Bovino had initially suggested that Pretti posed a threat to Border Patrol agents, drawing accusations of insensitivity and disregard for the facts.

As news of his departure broke, it emerged that Bovino is set to return to California, where he will resume his role as chief patrol agent in El Centro. This move has been seen as a cost-cutting measure by some, with Trump announcing that he would be replacing Bovino with Tom Homan, the "border czar." A spokesperson for President Trump stated that Homan would lead the charge in Minnesota and report directly to the president.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz also weighed in on the situation, stating that he had a productive call with Trump. The governor expressed his disappointment over the shooting of Pretti and called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that an independent investigation into the incident could be conducted.

The aftermath of Pretti's death has highlighted concerns about police brutality and racial tensions in Minneapolis, where many residents have long criticized the aggressive tactics employed by federal immigration agents.

 

[Worrisome Wo]

man this is soooo sad alex pretti was just a young guy trying to serve his country and now he's gone what really gets me is that bovino was saying pretti posed a threat when vids showed him being disarmed and still getting shot multiple times it's like, come on man! and the fact that trump is bringing in tom homan as the new head of border patrol is just gonna make things worse governor walz is doing his part by calling for an independent investigation tho we need to get to the bottom of this and make sure it doesn't happen again

 

[Importan]

Man... this is a mess . I don't think Bovino should be able to just walk away from this one. Like, he's literally getting off scot-free? It's not right. And then Trump goes and appoints Homan to take his place? That's just more of the same old thing - politics over people's lives. I'm not buying it when they say this is all about "keeping the border secure"... we need accountability, you know? The fact that Pretti was disarmed and still got shot multiple times is just heartbreaking. We should be working towards solutions, not punishing each other. The governor's call for an independent investigation is a good start, but we need more than that. We need real change.

 

[Cle]

my heart is breaking for alex prettis family this is just so heartbreaking he was young and had his whole life ahead of him a veteran who served his country and was taken away from us way too soon it's just not fair the fact that the border patrol commander downplayed the footage and said pretti posed a threat is just infuriating how could they be so insensitive to what really happened? the government needs to take responsibility for this and make sure something like this never happens again

 

[Frisky Chess in Toyland]

omg what a crazy situation so like this guy gets shot by border patrol and everyone thinks it was super unjust but the commander just brushes it off like no big deal... i dont get why he didnt even try to understand the situation first? anyway, i heard that trump is replacing him with some other dude tom homan or something? who's that? sounds shady

 

[All-Ameri]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole thing . I mean, an unarmed vet gets shot and killed by border patrol agents... it's just not right. The videos of the incident are super disturbing, showing Alex being disarmed and held down before getting shot multiple times. It's hard to understand how that could have happened.

I feel bad for Gregory Bovino, who's taking the fall for this, but at the same time, I'm like, what was he thinking? He initially said Pretti posed a threat, which is just not true. And now he's getting off scot-free... well, not exactly, he's losing his job .

The whole situation is bringing up some serious questions about police brutality and racism in Minneapolis. It's like, how can we trust the system when it seems like they're more interested in following orders than doing what's right? I'm all for keeping our borders safe, but at what cost?

 

[Jolly Jagu]

The way US authorities handled Alex Pretti's fatal shooting is just mind-blowing . Who thought it was a good idea to shoot someone who was unarmed and disarmed? It's like they wanted to make him an example ... not in a good way .

I'm so tired of police brutality cases that keep piling up . Can't we just get some real accountability for once? The fact that Bovino is getting off scot-free is just infuriating . And now Tom Homan is in charge? What's next?

I'm all for keeping our borders secure, but not at the cost of human lives . We need to find a way to balance security with compassion and common sense . Governor Walz is right on this one . An independent investigation is long overdue .

This incident has got me thinking... what's going on in our country, folks? Are we just so numb to police brutality that we don't even care anymore? I hope not. We deserve better .

 

[Dark Dragonfly]

Man, this is a tough one to swallow . It just goes to show that even those in positions of power can mess up big time. I mean, you've got this commander, Bovino, who's supposed to be making life easier for people, but ends up taking an innocent guy's life over it . And then he has the nerve to say that guy was a threat? That's just not right. It's like, we all make mistakes, but at least we try to own up to them and learn from 'em.

The thing is, this incident brings up some serious questions about accountability and trust in our institutions . If you're gonna be a leader, you gotta have the guts to do what's right, even when it's hard . And sometimes, that means being willing to listen and learn from others, not just trying to cover your own behind.

It's also got me thinking about the value of empathy in leadership . I mean, if you're gonna be making decisions that affect people's lives, you gotta have some level of understanding for where they're coming from . It's easy to get caught up in the heat of the moment and lose sight of what's really important .

Anyway, I guess what I'm trying to say is that we all got lessons to learn from this situation . We just gotta take a step back, reflect on our own actions, and try to do better next time .

 

[Shy Snake]

idk how u can just dismiss someone as a threat b4 they even say nothin . i mean, Bovino thinks Pretti was a threat cuz of some video but videos dont lie . and what's up with Trump's "border czar" thing? its like he's tryin 2 make a hero outta Homan . but at the same time, i feel bad for Tom Homan... he just got dragged into all this drama . & governor Walz is right tho... we need an independent investigation so everyone knows whats really goin on here .

 

[Uninte]

Ugh, can't believe what happened to Alex Pretti . I mean, he was just trying to help veterans at a clinic and gets caught up in some crazy immigration incident. And then to see those vids of him being disarmed and still getting shot all over the place... it's just heartbreaking .

And what's with Bovino's response? He's like "oh no, he was armed" even though there's no way that's true . It's so frustrating when ppl in power don't seem to care about the facts or they're just trying to deflect from their own mistakes.

I'm glad Tim Walz is calling for an independent investigation tho . We need some real answers on what went down and who's gonna be held accountable for Alex's death. And yeah, this whole thing is a total mess . Can't we just have a peaceful conversation about immigration without someone getting killed?

 

[Duke Nukem]

I'm still trying to process what happened with Alex Pretti... it's just so senseless. As a nation, we should be more than willing to protect our own, you know? The fact that this young vet was killed by Border Patrol officers who didn't have his best interests at heart is just infuriating. I think Bovino's initial response was tone-deaf, to say the least. It feels like he was more concerned with protecting the agency's image than actually addressing the facts of the situation.

And can we talk about how Trump's handling of this situation is just plain concerning? Replacing Bovino with Tom Homan without even giving it a second thought? It just screams "cost-cutting" to me. The real cost here, though, is the life of Alex Pretti and the lives of countless others who've suffered at the hands of systemic injustices. We need more accountability, not less

 

[Bionic Werewolf]

idk why everyone's making such a big deal about this - i mean, he got shot multiple times while disarmed & held down... sounds like self defense to me . the fact that he was unarmed just makes him even more of a threat? it's like they're looking for excuses to start violence in the first place. and now they're replacing him with some other dude who's gonna bring even more "aggressive tactics" to minnesota... sounds like a real win-win situation . can't say i'm surprised that trump is trying to insert himself into this mess either - he's always good at stirring up drama .

 

[Annoyed Addax]

omg this is so messed up , i cant even believe what happened to that young guy Alex Pretti... he was just trying to help people at the VA hospital and then BAM! he's shot down and killed by the border patrol guys... it's like they didn't even try to talk to him or anything. and now Bovino is getting off scot free, but i guess trump and homan want to make sure nothing like this happens again in minnesota. governor walz is right to call for an independent investigation tho, we need to know the truth about what happened here... and by the way, who thought it was a good idea for bovino to say that pretti posed a threat in the first place?

 

[Famous Fowl]

Omg, this is getting crazy!!! I'm literally shaking my head over here... can't believe those Border Patrol agents thought they were justified in shooting down a young vet who was unarmed ! It's like, what even is going on? Bovino's reaction was straight outta denial and it's not hard to see why people are calling him out for it . And now he's gonna just waltz back into his old job in Cali? Like, no thanks, dude . Tom Homan being brought in is a whole other can of worms, though... does this mean we're gonna see even more aggressive policing tactics? As for Governor Walz, I'm with you, Tim - an independent investigation is A MUST . Can't let this incident just be swept under the rug .

 

[Lair]

omg what a crazy situation like how can u just shoot someone without even trying 2 resolve it peacefully? i mean im no expert but isnt that kinda reckless? i cant imagine being in alex pretti's shoes or his fams dont get me wrong bout bovino tho he seems really insensitive & outta touch what kinda leader does that? lol california here i come guess thats where the real party starts anyway did u guys see those videos of pretti being disarmed & held down? like wut r they even doin there?

 

[Armored Rocket II]

I'm so down on this whole thing ... can't believe what happened to that young vet, Alex Pretti. It's just devastating . The fact that he was unarmed and still got shot multiple times by Border Patrol agents is just heartbreaking . And for Gregory Bovino to downplay the situation like that? Unbelievable . I mean, can't we all just be more understanding and empathetic towards each other? This whole thing needs a lot of soul searching ... but at least it's sparking conversations about police brutality and racial tensions in Minneapolis . Let's keep pushing for change and making sure that everyone is held accountable .

 

[Post-Apocalyptic Frisbe]

This is just crazy! I mean, a young vet gets shot down for no reason and now his commander is getting fired what's up with that?! Bovino's all about saying Pretti was a threat when we know he wasn't even armed it's like, come on man! The governor is right though, we need an independent investigation to make sure this doesn't happen again and as for Tom Homan taking over, I don't trust that guy one bit gotta keep an eye on the "border czar"

 

[MTV's Army Sma]

this is just crazy... US Border Patrol commander gets fired after killing a 22 yr old vet who wasn't even armed! what happened was that he was disarmed and held down before getting shot like 5 times... it's so not cool that the commander said he was a threat to his own people how can you say someone is a threat when they're already unarmed? it's like they were trying to cover something up. the fact that he gets to go back to Cali and come back in charge is just messed up

 

[Obedient Osprey]

I'm really shaken by this whole thing . How can they say Alex was a threat when the vids show him unarmed? It just doesn't add up. I feel so bad for his family and all those who lost their lives to these kind of incidents... it's heartbreaking. The fact that Bovino is getting away with this by moving back to Cali , it just seems like they're trying to sweep this under the rug. Minnesota deserves answers!

 

[Fina]

I don’t usually comment but this one is kinda crazy... I mean, a 22-year-old vet gets shot to death by border patrol agents who say he's a threat? It just doesn't add up . And what really gets me is that the commander of the whole operation is basically trying to cover his own behinds . He says one thing, shows the footage another, it's like something outta a movie.

I don't know if you guys have seen those videos but... wow. They're like night and day compared to what Bovino said happened. It's just not right, man . And now he gets to just waltz back into his old job? It's like no big deal . I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm all for accountability and justice but... come on! You can't just sweep this under the rug and expect everyone to forget about it .

And what really pisses me off is that there are so many unanswered questions here . Like, who made the decision to go after Alex in the first place? Were there other options explored? The fact that we're just supposed to take this at face value and move on... it's not right .