WITNESS IN PINK COAT BREAKS
An Ordinary Drive Turns Alarming
Stella Carlson was driving to a children’s event when warning whistles signaled nearby federal agents.
She soon saw “a convoy of federal vehicles converging on civilians,” with people scrambling and one man calmly guiding others to safety.
A Calm Figure in Chaos
Carlson parked when directed by a man she later learned was Alex Pretti. At the time, she saw “only a composed figure trying to keep people safe amid chaos,” not a threat.
Why She Recorded
After a recent killing in the neighborhood, residents believed documentation mattered. Carlson followed
the instinct to “keep distance, stay alert, and record,” convinced someone needed to witness events.
Aftermath and Dispute
Agents rushed Pretti, removed a gun “making clear it had not been drawn,” and shots followed. When officials claimed he threatened them,
Carlson said her video showed otherwise, calling what she witnessed “an assassination, not a mistake.”
