A man who was shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis has been identified by his family as 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti.
Pretti, described as an avid outdoorsman who loved mountain biking, reportedly joined protests after a woman, Renee Good, was shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent earlier this month.
Details surrounding Pretti's death are controversial, with the Department of Homeland Security claiming that an agent acted in self-defense, alleging Pretti was armed and resisting arrest. In contrast, eyewitness testimonies and his family's account call into question this narrative.
Pretti was employed at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs hospital, and was known to be upset with the Trump administration's stance on immigration and environmental policies. His mother expressed that her son had a passion for the environment and cared deeply about protecting the land.
Despite owning a handgun and having a permit to carry it, his family noted he had little to no prior interaction with law enforcement beyond minor traffic tickets. This led them to question the portrayal of Pretti as violent or confrontational, insisting he was a peaceful citizen advocating for social justice.
Pretti's family has demanded that the truth about their son be shared, stating he was a good man and not the 'domestic terrorist' depicted in media reports.
Through eyewitness accounts, friends, and family, this narrative continues to unfold, highlighting the tragic complexities surrounding his death and the ongoing tensions regarding protests and law enforcement response.
