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The words struck hard. Minneapolis erupted in anger and grief after federal agents shot and killed 37‑year‑old ICU nurse Alex Pretti during an immigration enforcement action. Officials claimed Pretti posed a threat and approached agents with a handgun, but bystander videos contradict that narrative — showing him holding a phone and trying to assist a woman when he was pepper‑sprayed, tackled, and fatally shot. Witnesses say the shooting occurred after he was already pinned to the ground.
Commander Gregory Bovino’s remark describing the agents as “the victims” intensified public outrage, deepening a divide over what actually happened. In the days since, protests have filled Minneapolis streets, with many rejecting the official account and demanding accountability.
Pretti’s family has called the federal version “reprehensible” and highlighted his character as a caregiver and neighbor, not a threat. The incident has become a flashpoint in national debates over immigration enforcement and use of force, with conflicting narratives shaping how the event will be remembered.
