Memorial Bike Ride Honors Alex Pretti Killed by Federal Agents

Cyclists gather to remember Pretti, who was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis

Jan. 31, 2026 at 4:15pm

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Cyclists gathered at Harwood Park in Dallas on Saturday, January 31, 2026 for a memorial bike ride to honor Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis on January 24th. The event brought together community members to remember Pretti and call for accountability.

Why it matters

The death of Alex Pretti at the hands of federal agents has sparked outrage and demands for an investigation into the use of force. Memorial events like this bike ride allow the community to grieve the loss and keep Pretti's memory alive while also raising awareness about police violence.

The details

The memorial bike ride took place at Harwood Park in Dallas, where cyclists gathered to honor Alex Pretti. Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis on January 24th. The event brought together community members to remember Pretti through cycling, a passion he shared.

  • The memorial bike ride took place on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
  • Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents on January 24, 2026 in Minneapolis.

The players

Alex Pretti

The individual who was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis.

Petra Yasin

A Dallas resident who participated in the memorial bike ride.

Amy Stewart

A Richardson resident who participated in the memorial bike ride.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let Alex's death be forgotten. This ride is about honoring his memory and demanding accountability.”

— Petra Yasin, Dallas resident

What’s next

Pretti's family and community advocates are calling for a thorough investigation into the use of force by federal agents in this incident.

The takeaway

Memorial events like this bike ride allow communities to grieve losses from police violence while also raising awareness and pushing for change to prevent such tragedies in the future.