‘Alex wanted to make a difference in the world’ | Family of man shot and killed by federal agents releases statement
Source: Rock-n-roll-Kevin
‘Alex wanted to make a difference in the world’ | Family of man shot and killed by federal agents releases statement
Source: Rock-n-roll-Kevin
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He did. We will never forget.
It is time to abolish ICE and impeach and remove Trump.
**Statement from Michael and Susan Pretti
Parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti**
We are heartbroken but also very angry.
Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact.
I do not throw around the ‘hero’ term lightly. However, his last thought and act was to protect a woman. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump’s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He had his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down, all while being pepper sprayed.
**Please get the truth out about our son.** He was a good man. Thank you.
Pretti and Good, murdered by the Bad and the Ugly
If his murder is what motivates people to rise up and not take this anymore, then he will have made a very important difference.
That last part is the definition of heartbreaking. I will remember him as a good man, that I promise.
Didn’t you hear? He’s a domestic terror assassin now!
Miller should be thrown into the sea
I firmly believe that his murderer will be brought to justice someday. It might not be tomorrow, or next week, or even next year, but that POS will see consequences.
*Executed. *Murdered. SAY IT RIGHT.
Alex died a hero. I’m so sad
Every Conservative that voted for and supports Trump is a giant fucking piece of trash and a stain on all of our lives. There are no ‘good’ Conservatives, just abhorrent Nazi supporters that deserve nothing but the worst
Alex Pretti died a hero. He made a difference. His final words were, “Are you okay?” He was a healer who died protecting someone.
Rest in power, Alex Pretti.
[Proof Alex was disarmed before he was shot.](https://youtu.be/MOlrlAgPUr4)
I want to point this out again:
About 13,000 illegal immigrants were estimated to be in Minneapolis, and 130,000 in the state. The total ice docket for Minnesota of those either in custody or in active proceedings is 130,000, and they state they have arrested 10,000 in Minneapolis. Of the ones detained, 5 percent have a record of violence, despite continually featuring extreme violence among those captured.
The city is ranked 25th in violence. Murders heavily reduced in 2024 and then in 2025, with 64 for the year of 2025. Two dead, even justified, at the hands of enforcement in 2026 is a significant portion of violent deaths.
3000 agents are in the city where there is a police force of 600.
There are 3000 agents in Texas where they say 2.1 million illegal immigrants are.
Our total US population for the last decade has had slower growth, at about 8 percent. Despite saying 20 million illegal immigrants flooded the US in the last 4 years, the total US population including everyone went from 331 million to 340 million. Trump says 2.5 million illegal immigrants are out of the country in one year. That would take out 25 percent of the entirety of the added population in the last 4 years, reducing 3 percent growth in 4 years to 2.25 percent.
Is this level of deployment of immigration enforcement in Minneapolis warranted? Does the leadership deploying them demonstrate professionalism, a value for proportionate response, circumspect accountably?
Does an aggressive posture like this create the negative feedback loops of mutual distrust that so much research has discussed: https://law.yale.edu/sites/default/files/area/center/justice/document/5697d9ee08aea2d74375cb87.pdf
Today Republicans learned that even Dems can have legally concealed guns and they don’t know how to process such information
Deport everyone who is part of ICE
He did. He courageous fight against ICE will be the catalyst that destroys it and saves thousands of lives going forward.
Just want to reiterate there’s a clear angle of one of these ICE pigs clapping w joy right after they murder him
The fire rises.
I doubt you’ll ever see this, but Susan and Michael, your son was the very definition of a hero. I have no words to say how sorry I am for your loss and for the slander of your son’s name which you must now endure. We don’t buy their bullshit for a second. You clearly raised an amazing young man and I’m sure you are extremely proud. I’m praying you find peace, justice, and comfort in this seemingly impossible time. The people are with you.
I am a Canadian, and to me this is what a real American hero looks like.
I hope that this is the straw that breaks the camels back
Alex made a difference in the world, and we will not forget him.
Yeah. This one seems clear as day with murder. There isn’t deniability like Renee. He had no weapon at the point he was flying, he wasn’t even trying to flee. He was calm. Had his hands up. This one is murder and needs to act as such
I’m sure conservatives in their forums are happy to sacrifice more people at the alter of facism
Alex is the epitome of a TRUE AMERICAN HERO and PATRIOT! My heart is broken that this world has lost an angel. May the world’s dismay and heartache offer the Pretti family some comfort. 🇺🇸🌹🙏
God, America is a shithole