Alex Pretti’s Parents Say He Didn’t Deserve to Die — Calls for Accountability Grow
Alex Pretti’s Parents Say He Didn’t Deserve to Die — Calls for Accountability Grow
The family of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse from Minneapolis, has strongly criticized the official narrative about his death after he was fatally shot by a federal agent during an immigration enforcement operation on January 24, 2026.
Pretti was killed by officers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection — part of the immigration enforcement surge in the city. Federal authorities initially said Pretti approached officers with a handgun. However, bystander video and witness accounts suggest he was holding a phone and did not brandish a weapon when agents engaged him.
In a public statement, his parents described their son as “heartbroken but also very angry” over official claims and disputed assertions that he was a threat. They have rejected characterizations of him as violent and urged the public to “get the truth out” about his death.
The shooting sparked protests, vigils, and bipartisan calls for independent scrutiny of federal agents’ actions. State investigators have also expressed frustration that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is not sharing evidence from the case with Minnesota authorities, complicating local efforts to review the incident.
As investigations continue, Pretti’s family and community supporters continue to call for transparency, accountability, and meaningful reform. Read the full story at the link in the comments.
