37-Year-Old Alex Pretti Identified as
1) What Happened
Federal immigration agents shot and killed 37‑year‑old Alex Jeffrey Pretti
during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis on January 24.
Officials said an officer fired in self‑defense after Pretti “resisted attempts to disarm him,”
but video shows him holding only a phone when the confrontation escalated.
2) Who He Was
Pretti was a U.S. citizen and intensive care unit nurse at the Minneapolis VA.
Colleagues remembered him as caring: “He wanted to help people.”
His family said he was upset about immigration actions and
protested because he “cared about people deeply.”
3) Reaction and Context
His death is the second such shooting this month,
fueling protests and calls for
investigations into federal immigration tactics.
4) Ongoing Developments
Lawmakers from both parties are
demanding transparency and a
thorough review of the incident.
