Parents of Alex Pretti demand justice 9 months after son’s killing by immigration agents

The parents of Alex Pretti are actively seeking justice nine months after their son was fatally shot by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026. Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse, was killed during "Operation Metro Surge," a federal immigration enforcement operation that also saw the death of Renée Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent earlier the same month. Pretti's parents, Michael and Susan Pretti, held a press conference on October 27, 2026, accusing federal authorities of obstructing the investigation by withholding crucial evidence and attempting to discredit their son.

Eyewitness videos of the incident reportedly show Pretti, who was filming law enforcement, being pepper-sprayed and tackled to the ground after intervening to assist a woman an agent had pushed. An agent was seen removing a gun from Pretti's holster moments before he was shot. While federal officials initially stated Pretti approached agents with a handgun and resisted attempts to disarm him, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara confirmed that Pretti was a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry and no criminal record.

Despite a federal civil rights investigation being initiated by the FBI shortly after the killing, state and local investigators in Minnesota have repeatedly stated that the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney for Minnesota, Daniel Rosen, have withheld critical evidence, including the firearms used by the officers, their cellphones, and recorded statements. The Pretti family emphasizes their desire for transparency and accountability, stating they have been ignored and misled by federal authorities for 275 days and calling for the full disclosure of evidence to enable a complete investigation into their son's death.