Nurses, community hold vigil for slain Minnesota nurse outside Wichita hospital

Vigil part of nationwide effort by healthcare workers calling for accountability and change

Jan. 30, 2026 at 8:15am

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Nurses and community members gathered outside Ascension Via Christi Saint Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas on Thursday evening to hold a vigil for Alex Pretti, a Minnesota nurse who was killed during a confrontation with federal agents over the weekend.

Why it matters

The vigil was part of a nationwide effort by nurses to remember Pretti and stand together as healthcare workers, calling for accountability and change in the wake of the tragic incident.

The details

The vigil saw nurses and community members lining the streets outside the Wichita hospital, honoring Pretti and expressing solidarity with healthcare workers across the country.

  • The vigil took place on Thursday evening, January 30, 2026.

The players

Alex Pretti

A Minnesota nurse who was killed during a confrontation with federal agents over the weekend.

Ascension Via Christi Saint Francis Hospital

The hospital in Wichita, Kansas where the vigil for Alex Pretti was held.

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The takeaway

The vigil for Alex Pretti highlights the growing concerns and calls for accountability among healthcare workers nationwide, as they mourn the loss of one of their own and demand changes to protect nurses and other medical professionals.