Family challenges official account after Minneapolis shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti
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A 37-year-old ICU nurse, Alex Pretti, was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis during an attempted disarmament; DHS says he resisted and had a handgun, but his family and some witnesses dispute the claim, noting he had no serious criminal history and was an outdoorsy protester who cared about the country. The case follows broader protests and a prior fatal ICE shooting, with relatives urging the truth as investigations continue.
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