In a chilling twist to an already explosive case that’s rocking America, the emergency room doctor who battled to save the life of heroic ICU nurse Alex Pretti has dropped bombshell revelations that will leave you speechless.
According to explosive court filings and eyewitness accounts, federal Border Patrol officers allegedly blocked medical help and – instead of rushing to perform CPR on the mortally wounded 37-year-old – appeared more interested in manhandling his lifeless body to tally up the gunshot wounds in a scene described as “utterly outrageous” and “unacceptable in any civilized society.”
Pretti, a dedicated Veterans Affairs intensive care nurse known for his kindness and commitment to saving lives, was gunned down in broad daylight on January 24, 2026, during a chaotic confrontation with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents in south Minneapolis. What was meant to be a routine immigration enforcement operation spiraled into tragedy when Pretti – a licensed gun owner with a permit to carry – intervened as protesters clashed with officers.
Harrowing eyewitness videos, verified across multiple outlets, show Pretti holding what appears to be a cellphone (not a weapon) before being shoved to the ground, pepper-sprayed, and pinned by several agents. One officer is clearly seen removing a handgun from Pretti’s waistband during the struggle – moments before multiple shots rang out. Forensic audio analysis reveals up to 10 rounds fired in under five seconds from CBP-issued Glocks.
Two federal agents – one Border Patrol, one CBP – discharged their weapons, according to a preliminary Department of Homeland Security report sent to Congress. Both have since been placed on administrative leave amid mounting outrage.
But the real gut-punch comes from what happened after the gunfire stopped.
A local physician, who rushed from a nearby home upon hearing the shots, described in a sworn affidavit how agents initially barred him from approaching the victim. “I told them I was a doctor and needed to check for a pulse,” the physician stated. “They demanded proof of my medical license before letting me near – precious seconds ticking away as a man bled out on the pavement.”
Once finally allowed access, the doctor found no pulse and immediately began CPR. He observed at least three bullet wounds to the back, one to the upper-left chest, and a possible neck injury. Yet, shockingly, none of the federal agents nearby were attempting any life-saving measures.
Even more disturbing: the doctor claims agents physically moved Pretti’s body – rolling him from his side – seemingly to count and document the entry and exit wounds rather than prioritize emergency aid. “They weren’t performing CPR or applying pressure to the wounds,” the physician alleged. “Their focus seemed to be on evidence collection over saving a life. It was horrifying.”
Pretti, who had previously clashed with federal agents just 11 days earlier (sustaining a broken rib in a separate protest scuffle), was declared dead at Hennepin County Medical Center shortly after being rushed there by Minneapolis EMS – who only took over once paramedics arrived on scene.
The National Rifle Association has blasted federal prosecutors for prematurely declaring the shooting “likely legally justified” simply because Pretti was armed. “This is dangerous and wrong,” the NRA thundered on X. “Responsible voices should await a full investigation, not demonize law-abiding citizens.”
DHS spokespeople insist Pretti “approached officers while armed” and “violently resisted,” but multiple videos appear to contradict key parts of that narrative. No footage shows Pretti brandishing or threatening anyone with the gun before it was taken from him.
Pretti’s grieving family and supporters have erected memorials at the site, with bike rides and vigils honoring the “kind-hearted soul” who spent his career caring for America’s veterans in the ICU. “He was protecting people – that’s who he was,” one friend told reporters. “And they executed him while he was down.”
This is now the second U.S. citizen killed by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis this month, fueling nationwide protests, calls for independent probes, and fierce debates over tactics in President Trump’s immigration crackdown.
As outrage builds, questions swirl: Why the delay in medical aid? Why the apparent obsession with counting wounds over saving a life? And how many more Americans must die before accountability arrives?
The doctor’s testimony has sparked fresh fury, with critics branding the agents’ actions as “callous” and “inhumane.” One protester summed it up: “They shot him, then treated his body like evidence instead of a human being fighting for breath.”
America demands answers – and justice – for Alex Pretti.
