Quick Info
| Profession | Intensive care nurse |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 1988 |
| Birthplace | Park Ridge, Illinois, USA |
| Date of Death | 24/01/2026 |
Latest News about Alex Pretti
24/01/2026
Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was shot and killed by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis during a confrontation with protesters opposing the federal immigration crackdown. The Department of Homeland Security said he approached officers with a handgun and resisted being disarmed, while local officials and video footage disputed that account. His death, following the killing of Renee Good on January 7, prompted protests in Minneapolis and Chicago.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Alex Jeffrey Pretti |
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| Summary | Pretti was a United States Department of Veterans Affairs intensive care nurse who was shot and killed by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during protests against the federal immigration enforcement operation there. Family members described him as caring and passionate about his work, and he was filming agents and directing traffic before the confrontation. He was 37 years old at the time of his death, and his parents described him as a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family, friends and the veterans he treated. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Preble High School, Green Bay, Wisconsin (graduated 2006) |
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| University | University of Minnesota (graduated 2011) |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Avid outdoorsman who enjoyed adventures with his dog Joule, a Catahoula Leopard dog |
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| Residence | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Firearms | Lawful handgun owner with a Minnesota permit to carry |
Relationships & More
| Colleagues | Described by co-workers as kind-hearted with a sense of humor |
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| Neighbours | Known to neighbours for about five years |
Family
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Career
| Employer | United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Minneapolis VA Health Care System |
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| Role | Intensive care unit registered nurse |
| Union | Member of AFGE Professional Local 3669 |
| Death Circumstances | Shot multiple times by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers on Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, on 24 January 2026 |
| Earlier Role | Research assistant in the clinical research program at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System (hired 2014) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Grew up in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and was active in show choir, musicals, football, baseball and track at Preble High School | |
| 2. Had no criminal record; his only known law enforcement interactions were a handful of traffic tickets | |
| 3. Was a U.S. citizen born in Illinois | |
| 4. His death prompted protests in Minneapolis and Chicago |
