Alex Pretti's Family Rejects Official Narrative, Claims He Was Unarmed When Shot by Federal Agents

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Firstpost•25-01-2026, 11:51
Alex Pretti's Family Rejects Official Narrative, Claims He Was Unarmed When Shot by Federal Agents
- •Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis during an immigration enforcement action.
- •His family disputes the official account, calling it "sickening lies" and stating video evidence shows he was unarmed and holding a cellphone.
- •The family claims Pretti was trying to protect a woman pushed to the ground and was pepper-sprayed before being shot.
- •Federal authorities maintain Pretti approached agents with a handgun and resisted, prompting defensive shots.
- •The incident, the second fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis recently, has sparked protests and calls for accountability and reform.
Why It Matters: Alex Pretti's family challenges the official story of his death, asserting he was unarmed when shot by federal agents.
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