We write with profound grief and outrage over the killing of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse and respected caregiver at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, who was fatally shot by federal immigration agents on January 24, 2026. Mr. Pretti, an American citizen with no serious criminal history, was widely described by friends, family, and colleagues as compassionate, dedicated, and committed to helping others.
Available video and witness accounts show Pretti was holding only a phone and attempting to assist a woman being shoved by agents when he was pepper-sprayed, tackled, and repeatedly shot at close range. These disturbing images have sparked massive protests in Minneapolis and across the country, with local officials, residents, and leaders demanding accountability, transparency, and an end to the unchecked deployment of federal immigration agents.
We urge an impartial federal investigation into the circumstances of Mr. Pretti’s death, full release of all evidence, and meaningful reforms to prevent further loss of life. American citizens must be able to exercise their rights without fear of lethal force from those sworn to protect them.
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