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Alex Pretty: Nurse Shot by ICE 'Wanted to Change the World'

Published January 25, 2026, 17:06
Alex Pretty: Nurse Shot by ICE 'Wanted to Change the World'

37-year-old Alex Pretty, a nurse in a veterans' intensive care unit in Minneapolis, was shot and killed by federal ICE agents. His family describes him as a generous soul who cared deeply for his family, friends, and the veterans he served. His death comes at a tense time, following the shooting of Renée Goode by federal agents in January. Local authorities are questioning the Trump administration's claim that Pretty intended to attack the agents, and videos circulating appear to contradict this account. The Department of Homeland Security maintains that Pretty approached the agents with a 9mm semi-automatic pistol and resisted disarming. The case has sparked protests and strong criticism.