A man who was shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis has been identified by his family as 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti. He has been described as an avid outdoorsman who loved mountain biking and is understood to have joined protests after Renee Good, also 37, was shot dead by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent earlier this month.
Conflicting accounts have emerged about the moments leading up to his death. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said an agent fired in self-defense after Pretti, who they claim had a handgun, resisted attempts to disarm him. However, many eyewitnesses and officials, as well as Pretti's family, have challenged that account.
Pretti worked at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs hospital. His family stated he was deeply upset by US President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration. They shared insights that Pretti was a passionate outdoorsman who loved the land and was disturbed by environmental neglect.
Pretti's family reported that he had no significant interactions with law enforcement except for minor traffic tickets and maintained a non-violent disposition during protests. They criticized the depiction of their son as a "domestic terrorist," urging the public to understand the true nature of his character. His father, Michael Pretti, noted their recent conversation advising Alex to be cautious in protests, reflecting their worries for his safety.
Throughout his life, Alex was cherished for his kindness and warm-heartedness. He grew up in Green Bay, Wisconsin, played sports, and actively engaged in community service before pursuing a career in nursing. His legacy is now marked by tragedy, as his family pushes for the truth surrounding his untimely death.
Conflicting accounts have emerged about the moments leading up to his death. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said an agent fired in self-defense after Pretti, who they claim had a handgun, resisted attempts to disarm him. However, many eyewitnesses and officials, as well as Pretti's family, have challenged that account.
Pretti worked at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs hospital. His family stated he was deeply upset by US President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration. They shared insights that Pretti was a passionate outdoorsman who loved the land and was disturbed by environmental neglect.
Pretti's family reported that he had no significant interactions with law enforcement except for minor traffic tickets and maintained a non-violent disposition during protests. They criticized the depiction of their son as a "domestic terrorist," urging the public to understand the true nature of his character. His father, Michael Pretti, noted their recent conversation advising Alex to be cautious in protests, reflecting their worries for his safety.
Throughout his life, Alex was cherished for his kindness and warm-heartedness. He grew up in Green Bay, Wisconsin, played sports, and actively engaged in community service before pursuing a career in nursing. His legacy is now marked by tragedy, as his family pushes for the truth surrounding his untimely death.
