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ICU Nurse Shot by Agents, Parents Decry 'Terrorist' Label

2/12/2026

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Nurse Shot Assisting

Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was shot by immigration agents in Minneapolis on January 24 while trying to assist a woman during a federal enforcement action.
His parents, Michael and Susan Pretti, condemned the Trump administration's labeling of their son as a "domestic terrorist," highlighting his kindness and dedication to helping others.
U.S. Representative Jim McGovern criticized the Veterans Administration for prohibiting chaplains from publicly honoring Pretti, describing the action as insensitive and potentially illegal.

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Thompson Critiques Noem

Rep. Bennie Thompson criticized DHS Secretary Kristi Noem at a hearing, using an AI-generated photo of Alex Pretti's death.
He accused Noem of lying about accountability for deaths.
Democrats are demanding changes at ICE and other agencies before backing a DHS funding bill, citing Pretti's death and another shooting.
ICE's acting director Todd Lyons defended the agency amid concerns about officer intimidation.

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Nurse Shot Assisting

Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was shot by immigration agents in Minneapolis on January 24 while trying to assist a woman during a federal enforcement action.
His parents, Michael and Susan Pretti, condemned the Trump administration's labeling of their son as a "domestic terrorist," highlighting his kindness and dedication to helping others.
U.S. Representative Jim McGovern criticized the Veterans Administration for prohibiting chaplains from publicly honoring Pretti, describing the action as insensitive and potentially illegal.

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