Minnesota Man Shot to Death by Federal Officer Was ICU Nurse Who Cared Deeply About People, Family Says
Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital, was fatally shot by a federal officer in Minneapolis on Saturday. His family described him as a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for others and was "very upset" with President Trump's immigration crackdown.
Pretti had worked as an ICU nurse for several years before returning to school to become a registered nurse. He was also an avid outdoorsman who loved spending time with his dog, Joule, who recently passed away. His parents said he was never one to engage in confrontations and always tried to help others.
The family described Pretti as someone who "would always be willing to help others" and said he was not a loner, despite working long hours as a nurse. They also stated that he owned a handgun and had a permit to carry a concealed firearm, but they never knew him to carry it on the streets.
Pretti's parents accused the Trump administration of telling "sickening lies" about his actions and said their son was trying to protect another protester when he was shot. They also expressed frustration with the lack of information from federal authorities, saying they had not heard back from anyone since the shooting.
The family released a statement saying that Pretti was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family, friends, and American veterans. They accused the Trump administration of lying about his actions and said their son would never be with them to see his impact on the world.
A neighbor described Pretti as someone who "would always be willing to help others" and said he was a great guy and neighbor. The shooting comes one day after tens of thousands of people marched through downtown Minneapolis to protest ICE's presence in the city.
Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital, was fatally shot by a federal officer in Minneapolis on Saturday. His family described him as a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for others and was "very upset" with President Trump's immigration crackdown.
Pretti had worked as an ICU nurse for several years before returning to school to become a registered nurse. He was also an avid outdoorsman who loved spending time with his dog, Joule, who recently passed away. His parents said he was never one to engage in confrontations and always tried to help others.
The family described Pretti as someone who "would always be willing to help others" and said he was not a loner, despite working long hours as a nurse. They also stated that he owned a handgun and had a permit to carry a concealed firearm, but they never knew him to carry it on the streets.
Pretti's parents accused the Trump administration of telling "sickening lies" about his actions and said their son was trying to protect another protester when he was shot. They also expressed frustration with the lack of information from federal authorities, saying they had not heard back from anyone since the shooting.
The family released a statement saying that Pretti was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family, friends, and American veterans. They accused the Trump administration of lying about his actions and said their son would never be with them to see his impact on the world.
A neighbor described Pretti as someone who "would always be willing to help others" and said he was a great guy and neighbor. The shooting comes one day after tens of thousands of people marched through downtown Minneapolis to protest ICE's presence in the city.
it's just heartbreaking man... a nurse trying to protect another protester and gets gunned down by a federal officer... what is going on with this country? 
they're saying his son was trying to help someone, not engage in confrontations, but does that really matter when you're shot by the system? 
it's just devastating, especially for his family and all those people who knew him. he sounds like a really good guy... I mean, we can't even get to know each other on this site without getting caught up in drama and politics... does anyone else think this is just another example of the system failing its own citizens? 
what's going on here?! So this dude Alex Jeffrey Pretti is like, totally innocent 
and he gets shot by a federal officer for no reason? That's so not right!!! He was an ICU nurse who just wanted to help people, his family said 
. And now the Trump administration is lying about what happened? That's just sickening 
. My heart goes out to him and his family. They're going through such a tough time right now. I'm so angry that this guy didn't get the justice he deserved 
. And can we talk about how many lives are lost because of ICE's presence in cities like Minneapolis? It's just heartbreaking 
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. really sad that we lost him too soon...
... can't believe we're losing another life over immigration issues 
... hope justice will be served for Alex 
... his memory deserves better 
. It's times like these that make me wish for more transparency and understanding from our authorities. Anyway, Alex was a kind soul who cared about others and his passing is just a huge loss of life 
I mean, who knows the whole story yet, but it's clear that there's more to Alex than what was reported. It's just frustrating when you're not getting all the facts, you know? 
It's just so senseless 
And the fact that his family is being left in the dark by the authorities is just heartbreaking 
. The fact that the Trump administration is lying about what happened is just infuriating 
. I'm all for protests and standing up for what you believe in, but not at the cost of innocent lives 
. He cared deeply about people and his community, and he would never be involved in anything that hurt others 
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. I'm super hyped!
at least his family is speaking out, hopefully it brings some justice to this senseless act 
this is just heartbreaking... an ICU nurse, of all people, shot to death by a federal officer? it makes no sense. he was kind-hearted, caring, and always willing to help others... what did he do to deserve such a fate? 
...and now the family is saying they think it was all about politics and Trump's immigration stuff 
u know what's crazy about this story? that Alex Jeffrey Pretti, the ICU nurse who got shot by a federal officer, was literally the kind of person you'd want on your side in a fight 
like his parents said he would always be willing to help others, and it's sad that he lost his life trying to do so. I mean, I know his family is upset about the Trump administration's lies, but let's not forget we're all human beings here 
. I hope the authorities provide more clarity on what happened that day and make sure justice is served for Alex and his loved ones 
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