Minneapolis residents gathered Saturday around a makeshift memorial for Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by federal agents from the border patrol.
Community Mourns Intensivist Killed by Federal Agents
A minneapolis man,a dedicated healthcare worker and vocal critic of current administration policies,was shot and killed by federal agents Saturday,sparking renewed outrage.
- Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis resident and intensive care nurse, was shot and killed by federal agents.
- Pretti had no criminal record, with only parking violations listed on his record, according to family.
- He worked at a hospital for war veterans and actively participated in protests against federal immigration policies.
- The shooting occurred after a separate incident earlier in January where ICE agents shot and killed Renee Good.
Alex Pretti, an American citizen residing in Minneapolis, had no prior criminal history, with relatives stating his record consisted solely of parking tickets. He dedicated his career to healthcare, working as an intensive care nurse at a hospital serving war veterans.
What was Alex Pretti’s involvement in recent protests? Pretti was a passionate opponent of U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies and actively participated in demonstrations that erupted in Minneapolis following the shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent earlier in January.
Thousands previously demonstrated against ICE in Minneapolis, braving frigid temperatures, following the death of Renee Good. Pretti joined those protests, voicing his opposition to the administration’s immigration policies.
The circumstances surrounding Pretti’s death remain under investigation by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.According to a statement released Sunday, agents were attempting to serve a warrant related to a narcotics investigation when Pretti allegedly discharged a firearm. Agents returned fire, fatally wounding him. Authorities have not yet released details regarding the specific narcotics investigation or the nature of the warrant. No agents were injured in the incident.
