Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal officers in Minneapolis on Jan. 24
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Alex Pretti.Credit : va.gov
Alex Pretti — who was fatally shot by federal officers in Minneapolis on Jan. 24 — was the son of Michael and Susan Pretti.
At around 9 a.m. that day, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) law enforcement officers “were conducting a targeted operation in Minneapolis against an illegal alien wanted for violent assault,” according to DHS assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin. Moments later, officers fatally shot Alex, a 37-year-old ICU nurse. In a statement posted on X, DHS claimed an individual “approached U.S. Border Patrol officers with a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun” and “violently resisted” as they attempted to disarm him, prompting an agent to “fire defensive shots.”
Footage verified by The New York Times, however, appears to contradict that account. In the video, Alex is seen standing among a group of protesters with both hands visible, holding his phone, as an agent sprays pepper spray at the crowd.
Several agents then moved in on Alex, who did not appear to be holding or reaching for a weapon as he was pinned on the sidewalk. According to The New York Times, his gun appeared to have already been unholstered by an agent before he was shot in the back. He was struck by at least 10 gunshots fired within five seconds.
Alex’s parents, Michael and Susan, learned of the shooting from an Associated Press reporter, according to the outlet. They then confirmed his death with the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.
“We are heartbroken but also very angry,” the family wrote in a statement obtained by CNN. “Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends, and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact.”
Here’s everything to know about Alex Pretti’s family, including his parents, sister and ex-wife.
His parents live in Colorado
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Alex Pretti.US Department of Veteran Affairs
Michael and Susan raised Alex in Green Bay, Wis., where their son was active in multiple sports at Preble High School, competing in football, baseball and track. He was also a Boy Scout and a member of the Green Bay Boy Choir, according to the Associated Press.
His parents now live in Colorado, per the outlet.
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