Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37‑year‑old ICU nurse, was fatally shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis weeks after the fatal shooting of Renee Good, prompting protests and calls for accountability.
Alex Jeffrey Pretti: Man Killed by ICE Agents in Minnesota
Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37‑year‑old intensive care nurse and U.S. citizen, was fatally shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis on January 24, marking the second such death in the city in less than three weeks.
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Pretti, an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs hospital, was killed during a federal immigration enforcement action involving U.S. Border Patrol and other federal agents. Federal officials said Pretti approached agents with a handgun and resisted attempts to disarm him, prompting a Border Patrol agent to fire. Local officials and some witnesses dispute that account, saying video shows Pretti holding only a cellphone and attempting to help others before being shot.
His death comes shortly after another fatal shooting in the city: Renée Nicole Good, also 37, was killed on January 7 by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent during the ongoing federal immigration crackdown known as Operation Metro Surge.
Pretti’s family described him as a compassionate caregiver deeply concerned about community well‑being and federal immigration policies. They said he had taken part in protests following Good’s death and was upset by the heavy federal presence in Minneapolis.
The shootings of both Pretti and Good have sparked widespread protests in Minneapolis and beyond as residents and leaders call for transparency and accountability in the use of force by federal agencies. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has condemned the actions of the agents and urged a full review of enforcement tactics.
Local authorities are continuing to investigate the incident and review available video and witness accounts as community members demand answers about the circumstances that led to Pretti’s death.
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