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Family Slams Federal Officials Over Fatal Shooting By Agents

Published 4h ago · Latest report 2h ago · Investigation

Affects United States · Covered in 2 countries

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Slain nurse Alex Pretti's parents blasted federal officials for withholding evidence and demanding transparency over his death.

The parents of Alex Pretti condemned federal authorities for withholding evidence regarding their son's fatal shooting by immigration agents in Minneapolis. Susan and Michael Pretti stated they have faced deception and silence in their search for accountability. The family learned of the nurse's death through a media inquiry rather than official notification.

The victimAlex Pretti was a 37-year-old nurse who was killed by federal agents in Minneapolis.
The grievanceHis parents discovered his death via a journalist rather than an official notification from authorities.
The demandThe family is publicly urging federal officials to release all evidence related to the shooting.

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Why it matters

Families seeking accountability after fatal encounters with law enforcement often face severe bureaucratic hurdles and opaque internal investigations. Transparency from federal agencies remains a central demand in civil rights debates surrounding immigration enforcement.

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37 yrsage of the victim

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The parents of Alex Pretti accuse federal immigration officials of stonewalling and withholding information regarding the fatal shooting of their son earlier this year.

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