😱 SHOCK REVELATION: Alex Pretti’s parents say their son quietly walked away from his hospital job months ago and began acting “out of character” in recent weeks. According to his father, Michael Pretti, Alex appeared to have aligned himself with some sort of group. “We warned him two weeks ago — protest if you want, but don’t get involved, don’t do anything reckless,” he told reporters. “He said he understood.” It wasn’t until police examined messages recovered from Alex’s phone that the picture shifted dramatically — and what investigators uncovered is… 👇👇

On January 24, 2026, 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti, an intensive care nurse at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was shot and killed by U.S. Border Patrol agents during a federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis. �

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💔 A Son Remembered
Pretti’s parents, Michael and Susan Pretti, have publicly expressed deep heartbreak and anger over their son’s death — and have directly challenged government claims about what happened. They say the administration’s narrative paints an inaccurate and unfair picture of their son. �
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According to statements released by the Pretti family and covered in major news outlets:
They described Alex as kind, compassionate, and committed to helping others, both as a nurse and in his community. �
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In the days before his death, his parents did tell him to be cautious while protesting, urging him to “protest if you want, but don’t get involved, don’t do anything reckless.” �
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They rejected government descriptions that depict him as violent or a threat, saying these portrayals are “sickening lies” and that he was unarmed — holding a phone at the time of the incident, as shown in video footage. �
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📱 Messages & Phone Evidence
Contrary to some rumors circulating online, there is no verified reporting that messages recovered from Alex’s phone pointed to radicalization, membership in some secret group, or intent to harm anyone. What does appear in multiple eyewitness videos is that:
Pretti was filming the operation on his phone when he was confronted. �
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Bystander accounts and footage show him holding a phone, not brandishing a weapon. �
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🧑‍⚕️ Who Alex Pretti Really Was
Reportedly:
A lawful gun owner with a concealed-carry permit — but family and witnesses say he was not armed at the time of the shooting. �
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An ICU nurse deeply committed to patient care and community service. �
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A peaceful protester who had participated in demonstrations but had no criminal record. �
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⚖️ The Aftermath
The shooting has ignited national outcry, protests, and debates over federal immigration enforcement tactics. Calls for accountability have come from lawmakers, health care workers, and civil liberties advocates — all underscoring that Alex’s death is not being treated as a simple, isolated incident. �
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