Who was Alex Pretti, the nurse shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by Ted RegenciaJanuary 25, 2026 at 10:21 AM

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Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old American citizen and nurse, was shot and killed by federal agents during an immigration raid in Minneapolis on Saturday, January 25, 2026. The Department of Homeland Security claimed Pretti attacked agents with a handgun, leading to a self-defense shooting. However, witnesses and family members dispute this account, stating Pretti did not brandish a weapon. Videos appear to show Pretti holding a phone and attempting to assist protesters being pushed to the ground by agents before being pepper-sprayed. The incident follows the recent death of Renee Good, another US citizen killed by a federal agent in Minneapolis, raising concerns and prompting investigations.

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Stephen Miller 40% Minnesota 40% Michael Pretti ×240% Gregory Bovino 40% Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 50% Renee Good ×250% Kristi Noem ×250% Department of Homeland Security 60% Trump administration 60% United States 70% Minneapolis ×480% Alex Jeffrey Pretti ×890%

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alex pretti 100% federal agents shooting 90% immigration raid 80% minneapolis 70% bystander videos 70% self-defense 60% witness accounts 60% department of homeland security 50% gun 50% police brutality 40%