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Dave Chappelle Honors Alex Pretti After Fatal Shooting

2/18/2026

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Alex Pretti was shot by federal immigration officers on January 24 after confronting them while armed.
The Department of Homeland Security said agents were conducting a targeted operation against a criminal illegal alien when Pretti approached with a handgun.
In Minneapolis on February 17, comedian Dave Chappelle laid flowers at a memorial for Alex Pretti.

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Alex Pretti was shot by federal immigration officers on January 24 after confronting them while armed.
The Department of Homeland Security said agents were conducting a targeted operation against a criminal illegal alien when Pretti approached with a handgun.
In Minneapolis on February 17, comedian Dave Chappelle laid flowers at a memorial for Alex Pretti.