Federal Government Calls ICU Nurse Killed by ICE in Minnesota an “Attacker”
Alex Jeffrey Pretti was a 37-year-old registered nurse who saved lives in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Minnesota Veterans Hospital
The man killed by federal agents during an immigration raid in South Minneapolis was identified as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old registered nurse who saved lives in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Minnesota Veterans Hospital. Family, neighbors, and colleagues describe him as a dedicated professional, a nature lover, and deeply committed to the defense of civil rights.
Pretti, an American citizen born in Illinois, had participated in recent protests against the mass raids ordered by the administration of President Donald Trump. His death, partially captured in videos circulating on social media, has reignited outrage in a city still scarred by the murder of George Floyd and another shooting in early January, when ICE agents killed Renee Good, also 37, during an operation.
Videos, conflicting accounts, and a climate of tension
The White House, through Secretary Kristi Noem, stated that Pretti was carrying a 9mm pistol and “sought to cause maximum damage.” While the family confirmed that Alex legally owned a firearm and had a permit to carry it, they maintained that they never saw him carry it during protests. Court records indicate that he had no criminal record. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) maintained that Pretti approached Border Patrol agents armed and that they fired in self-defense. Federal officials, including senior Trump administration officials, described him as an “attacker” who intended to cause harm. However, news agency-verified videos show Pretti holding a cell phone while attempting to protect a woman being pushed by agents. The footage shows several officers pepper-spraying him, knocking him to the ground, and, seconds later, shooting him in the back. Witnesses testified under oath that they did not see him brandish a weapon. “The lies that have been told about our son are disgusting,” his parents declared. “His last act was trying to protect a woman.”
A respected nurse and an outraged activist
According to his parents, Michael and Susan Pretti,Alex graduated from the University of Minnesota and earned his nursing license in 2021, after working as a research scientist. In recent years, I have cared for critically ill veterans in an intensive care unit. “He was a kind soul who wanted to make a difference,” they said in a statement released to national media.
Family members confirmed that Pretti had participated in demonstrations following the death of Renee Good. “He was very upset about what was happening in Minneapolis and across the United States with ICE,” his father said. “He felt that protesting was a way to express his concern for others.”
Neighbors remember him as someone always willing to help. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks outdoors. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks outdoors. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks outdoors. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy.after working as a research scientist. In recent years, I have cared for critically ill veterans in an intensive care unit. “He was a kind soul who wanted to make a difference,” they said in a statement released to national media.
Family members confirmed that Pretti had participated in demonstrations following the death of Renee Good. “He was very upset about what was happening in Minneapolis and across the United States with ICE,” his father said. “He felt that protesting was a way to express his concern for others.”
Neighbors remember him as someone always willing to help. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks outdoors. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks outdoors. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks outdoors. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy.after working as a research scientist. In recent years, I have cared for critically ill veterans in an intensive care unit. “He was a kind soul who wanted to make a difference,” they said in a statement released to national media.
Family members confirmed that Pretti had participated in demonstrations following the death of Renee Good. “He was very upset about what was happening in Minneapolis and across the United States with ICE,” his father said. “He felt that protesting was a way to express his concern for others.”
Neighbors remember him as someone always willing to help. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks outdoors. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks outdoors. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks outdoors. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy.he cared for critically ill veterans in an intensive care unit. “He was a kind soul who wanted to make a difference,” they said in a statement released to national media.
Family members confirmed that Pretti had participated in demonstrations following the death of Renee Good. “He was very upset about what was happening in Minneapolis and across the United States with ICE,” his father said. “He felt that protesting was a way to express his concern for others.”
Neighbors remember him as someone always willing to help. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks outdoors. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks outdoors. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks outdoors. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy.he cared for critically ill veterans in an intensive care unit. “He was a kind soul who wanted to make a difference,” they said in a statement released to national media.
Family members confirmed that Pretti had participated in demonstrations following the death of Renee Good. “He was very upset about what was happening in Minneapolis and across the United States with ICE,” his father said. “He felt that protesting was a way to express his concern for others.”
Neighbors remember him as someone always willing to help. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks outdoors. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks outdoors. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks outdoors. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy.
Family members confirmed that Pretti had participated in demonstrations following the death of Renee Good. “He was very upset about what was happening in Minneapolis and across the United States with ICE,” his father said. “He felt that protesting was a way to express his concern for others.”
Neighbors remember him as someone always willing to help. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks outdoors. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks outdoors. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks outdoors. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy.
Family members confirmed that Pretti had participated in demonstrations following the death of Renee Good. “He was very upset about what was happening in Minneapolis and across the United States with ICE,” his father said. “He felt that protesting was a way to express his concern for others.”
Neighbors remember him as someone always willing to help. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks outdoors. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks outdoors. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks outdoors. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy.”
Neighbors remember him as someone always willing to help. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. city ??in tension and a country divided by immigration policy. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks outdoors. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks outdoors. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy.”
Neighbors remember him as someone always willing to help. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. city ??in tension and a country divided by immigration policy. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks outdoors. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks outdoors. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy.“He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks outdoors. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks outdoors. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy.“He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks outdoors. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy. “He had a big heart,” said a resident of the same building. “If there was a problem in the neighborhood, he would step in.” He loved his dog and enjoyed long walks outdoors. The mass raids in Minneapolis are part of an unprecedented federal offensive, with thousands of agents deployed in a city where the immigrant population now lives in fear and anger. In less than three weeks, two US citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy.citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy.citizens have died at the hands of federal agents. While Alex Pretti's family awaits answers, hospital colleagues, nurses' unions, and civil organizations are demanding a thorough investigation. “He was a quiet hero who cared for lives,” he said to a coworker. Now, his death has become a symbol of a city in tension and a country divided by immigration policy.