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In the days since the fatal shooting of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, a clearer but more troubling picture has emerged that challenges the initial official narrative. Pretti was killed on January 24, 2026, during a federal immigration enforcement operation by U.S. Border Patrol and ICE agents, part of a broader crackdown in the city. Initial statements from government officials claimed Pretti posed a threat and approached officers with a handgun.
However, multiple videos recorded by bystanders and verified by major news outlets appear to contradict that account. Footage shows Pretti holding a phone, not a weapon, just moments before he was pepper-sprayed, tackled to the ground, and fatally shot multiple times. Witnesses and supporters say he was trying to help a woman who had been pushed by agents, not attack law enforcement.
Pretti’s family and community have rejected the claim that he was armed, describing him as a compassionate nurse and advocate. The incident has sparked protests and intensified calls for a transparent investigation as tensions over federal immigration enforcement continue to rise.
