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Man killed by US Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis was VA nurse
By Michael Biesecker, Tim Sullivan and Jim Mustian, The Associated Press ·
Military Times - Veterans
· Saturday, January 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Family members say the man killed by a U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis on Saturday was an intensive care nurse at a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital who cared deeply about people and...
Family members say the man killed by a U. S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis on Saturday was an intensive care nurse at a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital who cared deeply about people and...
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Our analysis The killing of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a Department of Veterans Affairs nurse, by a US Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis raises questions about the use of force by federal law enforcement agents in cities where they may not typically operate. As a VA nurse, Pretti's work involved caring for veterans, and his participation in protests against immigration policies suggests he was also engaged in his community. The fact that Pretti was a US citizen with no criminal record and had a permit to carry a concealed handgun in Minnesota adds complexity to the incident. The Department of Homeland Security's statement that Pretti approached officers with a handgun has been disputed by bystander videos, highlighting the need for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The incident may also prompt scrutiny of the role of Border Patrol officers in urban areas and their interactions with local communities, particularly in cities with ongoing protests and demonstrations.
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