🕯️ Remembering Alex Pretti An ICU Nurse Killed by Federal Agents

On January 24, 2026, Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37 year old registered ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was fatally shot by U.S. Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis during a federal immigration enforcement operation.

Pretti was a dedicated caregiver known for compassion toward veterans and community service. He had no criminal record beyond traffic infractions and was remembered by colleagues and family as someone who truly wanted to help others.

Eyewitness video and sworn testimony now contradict the government’s initial claim that Pretti posed an armed threat. Multiple bystander videos show him holding a phone, not a weapon, as he attempted to help a woman during the encounter.

The incident has sparked national outrage, calls for independent investigations, and intense debate over federal use of force, transparency, and accountability. Both Democrats and Republicans have pushed for a transparent review.

This tragic event is raising important questions about civil liberties, the role of federal enforcement, and how we value human life in moments of crisis. Let’s keep pushing for truth, justice, and accountability.