ANDREW BRANCA: "The moment he makes contact with that officer, he's just committed a federal felony good for eight years in a federal penitentiary."

🚨 BBC obtains footage from January 13 of a man they say is Alex Pretti

Videos appears to show him spitting at federal law enforcement and attacking their vehicle
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— Ryan Saavedra (@RyanSaavedra) January 28, 2026

While armed too. He should have been arrested that day for destruction of federal property and he would be alive today.

This is why local and state police not helping is a MAJOR issue. pic.twitter.com/NrnZSoOC2n

— Nick🔎 (@NickProbes) January 28, 2026

NEW: Attorney and self-defense expert Andrew Branca says the shooting of Alex Pretti was justified, lays out reasons why.

- "The moment he makes contact with that officer, he's just committed a federal felony good for eight years in a federal penitentiary."

- "That's why they… pic.twitter.com/NejNcknfNQ

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) January 28, 2026