JUSTICE FOR ALEX PRETTI

PUBLIC STATEMENT DEMANDING JUSTICE FOR ALEX PRETTI

We come together today to demand truth, accountability, and justice for Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37‑year‑old VA nurse, U.S. citizen, and licensed concealed‑carry permit holder, who was shot and killed by federal agents on January 24, 2026, in Minneapolis. Verified witness videos and multiple investigative reports make one thing unmistakably clear: the official narrative surrounding his death does not match the evidence.

Video footage from several angles shows Alex holding a cellphone, recording federal agents as they pushed civilians, including a woman who was shoved to the ground moments before Alex intervened to help her. Nothing in the verified videos shows Alex brandishing or raising a firearm. Instead, he was pepper‑sprayed, tackled, and pinned beneath multiple agents before gunfire erupted. [cnbc.com], [abcnews.go.com]

Independent reporting further confirms that two federal agents fired at Alex, and that the government’s own report to Congress contains no finding that he ever reached for his firearm. Evidence handling protocols were also broken when his gun was taken and stored in a vehicle without proper chain‑of‑custody documentation. [cbsnews.com]

Yet in the hours immediately following the shooting, federal officials publicly labeled Alex a “domestic terrorist,” claiming without evidence that he intended to “massacre law enforcement.” These statements have been repeatedly contradicted by bystander videos, eyewitness declarations — including a sworn statement from a physician who saw no weapon in Alex’s hands — and analysis by independent experts. [usatoday.com]

The rush to vilify a lawful gun owner and peaceful community member has triggered widespread backlash from major gun‑rights organizations nationwide. These groups — normally aligned with federal law‑and‑order messaging — have condemned the reckless statements from government officials, affirming that carrying a firearm with multiple magazines is legal in Minnesota and does not indicate malicious intent. [usatoday.com]

Today, we stand united with Alex Pretti’s family, friends, and community. We demand:

1. A Full, Transparent, Independent Investigation

Minnesota state authorities — including the Attorney General, Hennepin County Attorney, and Bureau of Criminal Apprehension — must continue their independent inquiry into the shooting to ensure justice is not buried under federal politics. [newsweek.com]

2. Accountability for False Public Statements

Federal officials who mischaracterized Alex as a violent threat must answer for their statements and the harm they have caused — not only to Alex’s memory but to public trust.

3. Protection of Constitutional Rights

The First and Second Amendment issues raised by this case are profound. It cannot become acceptable for the federal government to label lawful gun owners as terrorists, nor target citizens peacefully observing or recording police activity.

4. Respect for Evidence, Due Process, and Transparency

The handling of Alex’s firearm, the obstruction reported by state investigators, and the speed with which officials constructed a false narrative all demand full scrutiny. [cbsnews.com], [mprnews.org]

OUR COMMITMENT

We will not allow Alex’s name to be buried beneath misinformation or political convenience. He was a nurse, a citizen, a licensed gun owner, and above all, a human being deserving of truth and dignity. The public deserves answers. His family deserves justice. And our communities deserve the assurance that no one is above accountability — not even the federal government.

To everyone demanding justice: stay vocal, stay united, and keep the pressure on.

For continued updates, analysis, and advocacy,

Follow and subscribe to my Vocal page