NewsWFLA News Channel 8October 27, 2026Hillsborough County
Alex Pretti's parents accuse federal government of shielding immigration agents in his killing
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The parents of Alex Pretti stated Tuesday that the federal government is protecting the immigration enforcement officers involved in their son's death and has failed to provide substantive information for nine months. Michael and Susan Pretti urged the Department of Justice to hold accountable the agents who shot the 37-year-old nurse during deportations in Minnesota.
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The family's public statements highlight an ongoing jurisdictional standoff between state and federal authorities over the investigation of federal law enforcement officers involved in civilian deaths.
Key Facts
- Alex Pretti's parents held a news conference Tuesday criticizing the federal government for shielding immigration enforcement officers involved in his killing.
- Federal prosecutors disclosed in recent court filings that they stopped sharing evidence with Minnesota authorities investigating the January killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
- Following Pretti's death on Jan. 24, Trump administration officials initially portrayed him as an armed disruptor.
- Court records show Alex Pretti had no criminal record, and bystander video showed he only held a mobile phone.
- Minnesota officials sued the Trump administration in March for access to materials needed to independently investigate the shootings.
- The Trump administration suggested state prosecutors lack jurisdiction to investigate federal officers.
- The Pretti family met with U.S. Attorney Dan Rosen in July, but stated the meeting provided no basic information about the status of the federal investigation.
Who's Mentioned
PersonDonald Trump“President during the deportations”PersonRenee Good“Individual killed by federal officers in January”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 killed by federal officers”PersonDan Rosen“U.S. Attorney in Minnesota”PersonMichael Pretti“Father of Alex Pretti”OrganizationDepartment of Justice“Federal department called upon by the Pretti family”