Who was Alex Pretti, the intensive care nurse shot dead in Minneapolis?

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete January 25, 2026 at 01:24 PM

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Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse, was fatally shot by a Department of Homeland Security agent in Minneapolis on Saturday. The DHS claims the agent fired in self-defense after Pretti, allegedly armed with a handgun, resisted being disarmed, a claim disputed by some eyewitnesses and Pretti's family. Pretti's family stated he was an avid outdoorsman and had been participating in protests following the death of Renee Good, who was shot by an ICE agent earlier this month. They also said he was upset by President Trump's immigration policies and environmental deregulation. Pretti's family confirmed he owned a handgun and had a permit to carry, but they were unaware of him carrying it. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara confirmed that police believed he was a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry.

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