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ICU Nurse Shot by Federal Agents: Investigation Underway

2/4/2026

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Nurse Killed by Agents

Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis on January 24, 2023.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner ruled his death a homicide due to multiple gunshot wounds.
Witness videos contradict the federal narrative, showing Pretti trying to assist a woman before being shot.
The Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation, while the FBI is conducting a criminal inquiry.
Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs officer Raymundo Gutierrez were identified as involved in the shooting.

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Noem Orders Accountability

After the shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem ordered body cameras for immigration enforcement officers in Minneapolis.
The move follows criticism of the federal response and accountability calls.
Video footage shows Pretti recording the incident with a cellphone, contradicting officials' claims that he threatened officers.
U.S. President Donald Trump said federal intervention will occur only at local officials' request.

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Historical Context

The Kent State shooting in 1970, where National Guardsmen killed four students, sparked nationwide protests and scrutiny of law enforcement practices, with over 400 universities participating. This historical context resonates today as the 2023 shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents has reignited calls for accountability, reflecting a persistent demand for reform in police practices across the United States.

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Nurse Killed by Agents

Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis on January 24, 2023.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner ruled his death a homicide due to multiple gunshot wounds.
Witness videos contradict the federal narrative, showing Pretti trying to assist a woman before being shot.
The Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation, while the FBI is conducting a criminal inquiry.
Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs officer Raymundo Gutierrez were identified as involved in the shooting.

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