NewsWFLA News TampaOctober 27, 2026Hillsborough County
Parents of Alex Pretti accuse federal government of shielding agents involved in his killing
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The parents of Alex Pretti stated Tuesday that the federal government is protecting the immigration enforcement officers who shot and killed their son nine months ago and has provided no substantive information. Michael and Susan Pretti urged the Department of Justice to hold accountable the officers responsible for the January death during federal deportation operations in Minnesota. Federal prosecutors recently disclosed they stopped sharing evidence with Minnesota authorities investigating the killings.
Read the full story at WFLA News TampaWhy It Matters
The federal government has withheld evidence and investigation details from both the victim's family and state authorities, leaving the accountability of federal immigration enforcement officers in question.
Key Facts
- Alex Pretti's parents stated that the federal government is shielding immigration enforcement officers involved in their son's killing.
- Federal prosecutors disclosed in recent court filings that they stopped sharing evidence with Minnesota authorities investigating the January killings.
- Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen and veterans hospital nurse, was shot and killed by federal officers on Jan. 24 during deportation operations in Minneapolis.
- Court records indicate Pretti had no criminal record, and bystander video showed he only held a mobile phone rather than a weapon.
- Trump administration officials initially claimed Pretti was an armed disruptor and domestic terrorist, which his parents described as lies meant to cover up a crime.
- Minnesota officials sued the Trump administration in March to obtain materials needed to independently investigate the shootings of Pretti and Renee Good.
- U.S. Attorney Dan Rosen met with the family in July but refused to provide basic information about the status of the federal investigation.
- The Pretti family learned of their son's death through a media report from The Associated Press rather than notification from the federal government.
Who's Mentioned
PersonDonald Trump“President during whose administration the deportations and killings took place.”PersonRenee Good“Individual killed by federal officers during the same period in Minnesota.”OrganizationAssociated Press“News agency that reported on the incident and contacted the family.”PersonKristi Noem“Then-Homeland Security secretary.”PersonSusan Pretti“Mother of Alex Pretti.”PersonSteve Schleicher“Attorney representing the Pretti family.”PersonTodd Blanche“U.S. Attorney General.”PersonAlex Pretti“Intensive care nurse and U.S. citizen killed by federal immigration enforcement ”locationMinnesota“State where the killings took place and whose authorities are investigating.”PersonDan Rosen“U.S. Attorney in Minnesota.”PersonMichael Pretti“Father of Alex Pretti.”OrganizationDepartment of Justice“Federal department called upon to hold agents accountable.”locationMINNEAPOLIS“City where the shooting occurred and the news conference was held.”