JUSTICE FOR ALEX PRETTI
Official Statement from Nurses Magazine
Nurses Magazine mourns the tragic and senseless death of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse who dedicated his life to caring for veterans and serving his community. Mr. Pretti worked at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Healthcare System and was known for his compassion, professionalism, and commitment to care.
On January 24, 2026, Mr. Pretti was fatally shot by federal immigration enforcement agents in Minneapolis. His death represents a devastating loss to the nursing profession and to every life he touched through compassionate service and care.
As nurses, we are bound by an ethical and moral obligation to preserve life, protect human dignity, and advocate for justice—especially when one of our own is taken under circumstances that raise serious and troubling questions.
Florence Nightingale taught that nursing is both a moral calling and a public trust. To remain silent in the face of injustice is to abandon the principles upon which our profession was built.
We Call for the Following Actions
- A complete, independent, and transparent investigation.
- Immediate public release of all body camera footage and reports.
- Accountability for violations of proportional force and due process.
- Policy reforms prioritizing de-escalation and preservation of life.
- Protection for nurses who advocate without fear of retaliation.
Mr. Pretti was not just a statistic. He was a nurse, a caregiver, a colleague, a son, and a human being whose life mattered.
#JusticeForAlexPretti
#NursesStandForLife
#AccountabilityNow
Nurses Magazine stands for life, dignity, and accountability.
TNM Administration Team
