Michael Pretti

Michael Pretti is the father of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System who was recently shot and killed by federal agents during an immigration raid in Minneapolis. Alex Pretti's death has sparked widespread outrage and calls for a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Witnesses have disputed claims made by the Trump administration, stating that Alex Pretti did not brandish a gun. Michael Pretti provided an undated photo of his son to the Associated Press, depicting him as an avid outdoorsman. The incident is newsworthy due to the controversial nature of the shooting, the involvement of federal agents, and the broader context of a major crackdown in Minnesota. Alex Pretti's death is the second fatal shooting this month in Minneapolis amid heightened tensions.