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 refuted 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 particularly significant as it is the second fatal shooting in Minneapolis this month amid a major crackdown by federal agents, raising concerns about the use of force and the targeting of individuals during immigration enforcement operations.