Family of Slain ICU Nurse Alex Pretti Demands Answers from Justice Department

The parents of Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse fatally shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis this past January, have publicly condemned the Department of Justice for its continued silence. During a press conference held on Tuesday, Michael and Susan Pretti described the government’s lack of communication as an act of cruelty, noting that they have received no substantive updates or outreach regarding the investigation into their son’s death for over nine months.

Represented by legal counsel, the family alleges that the federal government is actively shielding the agents involved in the shooting. Despite repeated requests for information, the Prettis claim they have been met with a total lack of transparency from U.S. Attorney Dan Rosen and Attorney General Todd Blanche. The family’s legal team has formally accused the Department of Justice of violating the federal Crime Victims’ Rights Act by failing to provide necessary evidence or acknowledgement of the case.

Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old veteran hospital nurse, was killed during the federal government’s 'Operation Metro Surge.' While federal officials have previously characterized Pretti as an armed threat, his family maintains that he was merely observing the events unfolding on the street. The incident, which was captured on video, has remained a point of intense contention, with the family noting that the footage contradicts the official narrative provided by the Department of Homeland Security.

Local and state authorities have also faced significant hurdles in their own independent inquiries, reporting that they have been denied access to critical forensic materials, including the firearms and mobile devices belonging to the agents on the scene. As the investigation remains stalled without any criminal charges filed against the officers, the Pretti family continues to demand accountability and a commitment to the dignity and respect they believe they are owed as victims of a federal incident.