- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Outrage Grows Over Killing of Minneapolis ICU Nurse by ICE Agents
Family and colleagues say Alex Pretti was a caring, compassionate person, not a "domestic terrorist" as claimed by Trump officials.
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
Fury and sorrow have filled the community in the wake of the brutal killing of Alex Pretti, a 45-year-old ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Multiple videos show the agents ganging up on Pretti, beating him, and shooting him close to 10 times, even when he was already limp and nearly lifeless on the street. Pretti's family and colleagues have strongly rebuked claims by Trump administration officials that he was a "domestic terrorist" intent on harming the agents, saying he was a caring, compassionate person.
Why it matters
The killing of Pretti, a law-abiding middle-aged citizen, has sparked outrage and fear among Americans of all backgrounds, who are shocked that such violence could be perpetrated by government agents against ordinary citizens. It has raised serious questions about the tactics and accountability of immigration enforcement agencies under the Trump administration.
The details
According to the letter, multiple videos show ICE agents surrounding Pretti, beating him, and shooting him close to 10 times, even when he was already incapacitated. The Trump administration initially portrayed Pretti as a "domestic terrorist" intent on harming the agents, but it was later revealed that he was a caring ICU nurse who posed no threat.
- The incident occurred a few days prior to the letter being written on February 10, 2026.
- This comes less than three weeks after the killing of another law-abiding protester, Renee Good, by government agents.
The players
Alex Pretti
A 45-year-old ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System who was killed by ICE agents.
Renee Good
Another law-abiding protester who was killed by government agents less than three weeks prior to Pretti's death.
Trump administration
High-ranking officials in the Trump administration who initially portrayed Pretti as a "domestic terrorist" without knowing the facts.
What they’re saying
“Fury fills my body as I write these words, a few days after the brutal and despicable killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.”
— Bill Sherwonit, Letter writer (adn.com)
“Before long we knew the truth: Alex was a caring, compassionate person who worked as an ICU nurse in the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, a good soul, not a menacing one.”
— Bill Sherwonit, Letter writer (adn.com)
What’s next
The incident is under investigation, and the actions of the ICE agents involved are facing intense scrutiny and calls for accountability.
The takeaway
The killing of Alex Pretti, a law-abiding citizen, by government agents has sparked outrage and fear among Americans, raising serious questions about the tactics and accountability of immigration enforcement agencies under the Trump administration. It has also highlighted the need for greater oversight and transparency in the use of force by federal law enforcement.
