The parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, an American citizen and ICU nurse fatally shot by ICE agents, have spoken out following the tragic incident. Although Pretti was reportedly armed with a valid license, Homeland Security claimed he resisted disarmament and was carrying a handgun and magazines. Details surrounding the shooting remain unclear as the Department of Homeland Security stated that Mr. Pretti was armed. His parents have criticized the Trump administration for spreading false information about their son and have urged the media to reveal the truth.

Michael and Susan Pretti expressed their devastation and anger in a statement released through the Minnesota DFL, describing Alex as a compassionate individual dedicated to making a positive impact through his nursing profession. They denounced the administration’s allegations as baseless, emphasizing that Alex was not holding a gun during the confrontation with ICE agents. Instead, they described him as trying to protect a woman who was being pushed down and pepper-sprayed with his phone in one hand and the other raised in surrender.

Pretti, who worked at the Minneapolis VA Center, was distressed by President Trump’s immigration policies and had participated in protests against ICE actions. His parents, residing in Wisconsin, had advised him to be cautious during demonstrations, emphasizing the importance of peaceful protest.

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