FEDS SHOOT PROTESTER: Parents' Desperate Plea IGNORED!

Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse, is at the center of a tragic event in Minneapolis. He was fatally shot by federal agents during a period of intense unrest, leaving his family grappling with unanswered questions and profound grief.

Just days before the shooting, tens of thousands had marched through the city, voicing strong opposition to ICE operations. Pretti, deeply affected by the issues plaguing Minneapolis and the nation, felt compelled to join the protests as a way to express his concern for others, according to his father.

His parents, living in Wisconsin, had recently pleaded with him to remain safe during the demonstrations. They urged him to protest peacefully, specifically warning him against any confrontation with law enforcement – a conversation he acknowledged and seemingly agreed with.

The incident unfolded when Pretti approached Border Patrol officers while carrying a 9mm semiautomatic handgun. Authorities state he actively resisted their commands, leading to a confrontation and ultimately, the fatal shooting.

Pretti was a U.S. citizen, born in Illinois, with no prior criminal record. He legally possessed a concealed carry permit in Minnesota, though relatives reported he hadn’t been known to carry the weapon regularly.

The family’s search for information following the shooting was met with frustrating silence. Calls to police and hospitals yielded no answers, and Border Patrol was unreachable, leaving them to rely on a circulating video that tragically resembled their son.

Confirmation of his death came only through the medical examiner. The initial hours were marked by a desperate attempt to understand what had happened, shrouded in bureaucratic obstacles and a lack of communication.

The Department of Homeland Security released a statement claiming officers were conducting an operation targeting an individual wanted for violent assault when Pretti approached with a handgun. They allege he violently resisted attempts to disarm him, prompting an agent to fire in self-defense.

The statement further described the scene as chaotic, with approximately 200 protesters arriving and obstructing law enforcement, even allegedly assaulting officers. Authorities suggested the situation indicated an intent to inflict maximum harm.

Following the shooting, hundreds of protesters descended upon the area, defying dispersal orders and contributing to the ongoing turmoil. The situation remains fluid, with investigations continuing and the city left to grapple with the aftermath of this devastating event.