Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara has told press that Pretti was a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry. He also said: “I don't have any evidence that I've seen that suggests the weapon was brandished.” Footage of Pretti’s final moments shows him being sprayed with a substance and pinned down to the ground by federal agents. In the videos circulating online, Pretti is not seen holding the handgun during his interactions with the federal agents.