Alex Pretti: Minnesota Protester Shot by ICE Agents – Facts & Details
- Alex Jeffrey pretti, 37, died on Saturday in Minneapolis after being shot several times by a United States federal immigration agent.
- The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that Pretti was killed after approaching Border Patrol agents carrying a 9 millimeter semi-automatic pistol,without specifying whether he brandished...
- Videos recorded by witnesses and released shortly after show Pretti with a phone in his hand while several officers try to subdue him until one of them begins...
Alex Jeffrey pretti, 37, died on Saturday in Minneapolis after being shot several times by a United States federal immigration agent.
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that Pretti was killed after approaching Border Patrol agents carrying a 9 millimeter semi-automatic pistol,without specifying whether he brandished it.
Videos recorded by witnesses and released shortly after show Pretti with a phone in his hand while several officers try to subdue him until one of them begins to shoot at him.
In the images, wich leave many questions about what happened in the less than 30 seconds that the struggle lasted, it is not seen that the protester grabbed a weapon.
DHS shared a photo of the gun the victim was allegedly carrying.
Relatives of Alex pretti confirmed that he owned a firearm and that he had the corresponding permit to carry a concealed weapon in Mi
…examiner confirmed that there was a body that matched the name and description of their son.
image source,
reuters
photo caption,
Screenshot of one of the videos of the event.
Nurse and nature lover
Pretti worked as an intensive care nurse at a department of Veterans Affairs hospital.
in statements to
The New York Times
a hospital colleague defined him as a good-hearted friend with a sense of humor and passionate about his work.
Image source,Reuters
As a nurse he worked long hours and in his free time he liked to enjoy nature, and also cycling.
He was very close to his dog Joule, who died a year ago.
Days before his death, he told his parents that he tipped $100 to a Latino worker who repaired his garage door, according to AP.
“He loved this country, but he hated what certain people were doing to it,” his mother, Susan Pretti, told the agency.
Outraged with Trump and ICE
According to the testimonies of those close to him, Pretti felt outraged with the Trump management’s immigration policies, as well as with ICE operations in Minneapolis and throughout the country, which is why he became involved in the protests after the death of Renée Good.
His father,Michael Pretti,said the victim “cared a lot about people and was very upset with what was happening in Minneapolis and across the United States with ICE,like millions of others.”
“He thought it was terrible, you know, kidnapping children, just grabbing people off the street. He cared about those people and knew it was wrong, so he participated in protests,” he added.
The Statement from His Family
The family of Italian journalist Giulio Regeni issued a statement hours after his death was confirmed, expressing their profound grief and demanding justice.
The full statement, released on February 3, 2016, reads:
“With immense pain we announce that our son Giulio Regeni has died. We are waiting for the results of the autopsy to understand the causes of his death. We trust that the Italian and Egyptian authorities will do everything possible to shed light on what happened to our son and to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.”
This statement marked the family’s first public acknowledgement of Regeni’s death and immediately called for a thorough examination. The family continued to advocate for justice in the years following, facing meaningful challenges in obtaining information and accountability. The Guardian provides ongoing coverage of the case and the family’s pursuit of justice.