In late January 2026, a federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis ended in tragedy, leaving the community searching for answers. Authorities said the action, intended to be targeted, quickly escalated on a city street.
During the encounter, a federal officer discharged a weapon. The man involved was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he later died.
Officials stressed that the incident remains under review, with more details to be released as investigations continue, fueling public concern amid heightened enforcement activity in the region.
The man has been identified as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen and registered ICU nurse.
Pretti worked at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Hospital, where colleagues described him as compassionate, dedicated, and consistently committed to his patients. Born in Illinois, he earned his nursing degree at the University of Minnesota and became a licensed nurse in 2021.
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