politics
January 24, 2026
Man killed in Minneapolis by federal agents identified as VA nurse Alex Pretti: ‘He wanted to help people’
Pretti, 37, worked in the ICU at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System and had assisted on scientific research
TL;DR
- Alex Pretti, 37, a nurse at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was killed by federal agents.
- He was described by colleagues and his father as a caring and helpful individual.
- Videos show Pretti filming federal agents and appearing to intervene before being subdued and shot.
- His father stated Pretti was upset about ICE and participated in protests.
- The police chief noted Pretti's only prior law enforcement interaction was for traffic tickets.
- The Minnesota Organization of Registered Nurses expressed grief over the loss of a fellow nurse.
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