A GoFundMe campaign set up in support of Alex Pretti's family has raised an astonishing nearly $700,000 just one day after his fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis. The online fundraiser, which aims to provide immediate financial assistance to Pretti's loved ones, was launched on Saturday and quickly surpassed its initial goal of $20,000.
The campaign, titled "Alex Pretti is an American Hero," has received overwhelming support from over 18,500 users, with many expressing their outrage and solidarity with the family. Organizer Keith Edwards, who initiated the campaign, expressed gratitude to donors, stating, "Thank you all so much for your support."
Pretti, a 37-year-old registered nurse, was working at the Minneapolis VA healthcare system when he was shot by federal immigration agents. Videos circulating online on Saturday showed Pretti directing traffic and filming the officers, who were enforcing Trump's administration's immigration crackdown in the city.
The shooting has sparked widespread protests and outrage, with many calling for accountability from the officers involved. Pretti's family, including his father Michael and mother Susan, have spoken out against what they claim are false accusations made by Trump administration officials, stating that their son was not carrying a gun when attacked by the officers.
In a statement to Minneapolis news outlet Kare 11, Pretti's parents described themselves as "heartbroken but also very angry," condemning the actions of Trump's administration and calling for the truth to be revealed. The family has also expressed gratitude to those who have donated to the GoFundMe campaign, stating that they will now have direct access to the funds raised.
The fundraising efforts are part of a growing trend of public support for victims of police brutality and their families, following recent incidents involving federal immigration agents. A separate GoFundMe campaign was launched two days after the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good, another 37-year-old American citizen killed by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, raising over $1.5 million before being closed.
The overwhelming response to Pretti's family fundraising campaign serves as a stark reminder of public sentiment against Trump administration policies and the need for accountability from law enforcement officials.
The campaign, titled "Alex Pretti is an American Hero," has received overwhelming support from over 18,500 users, with many expressing their outrage and solidarity with the family. Organizer Keith Edwards, who initiated the campaign, expressed gratitude to donors, stating, "Thank you all so much for your support."
Pretti, a 37-year-old registered nurse, was working at the Minneapolis VA healthcare system when he was shot by federal immigration agents. Videos circulating online on Saturday showed Pretti directing traffic and filming the officers, who were enforcing Trump's administration's immigration crackdown in the city.
The shooting has sparked widespread protests and outrage, with many calling for accountability from the officers involved. Pretti's family, including his father Michael and mother Susan, have spoken out against what they claim are false accusations made by Trump administration officials, stating that their son was not carrying a gun when attacked by the officers.
In a statement to Minneapolis news outlet Kare 11, Pretti's parents described themselves as "heartbroken but also very angry," condemning the actions of Trump's administration and calling for the truth to be revealed. The family has also expressed gratitude to those who have donated to the GoFundMe campaign, stating that they will now have direct access to the funds raised.
The fundraising efforts are part of a growing trend of public support for victims of police brutality and their families, following recent incidents involving federal immigration agents. A separate GoFundMe campaign was launched two days after the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good, another 37-year-old American citizen killed by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, raising over $1.5 million before being closed.
The overwhelming response to Pretti's family fundraising campaign serves as a stark reminder of public sentiment against Trump administration policies and the need for accountability from law enforcement officials.
i dont think its fair that his family has to deal w/ all dis stress nd anxiety cuz of trump's admin policies. the fact that his family is raisin money 4 himself & his loved ones is just crazy $700k in one day!!! 
idk wat can b done but i hope justice is served nd alexs family gets the support they deserve 
700k dollars is insane! i'm not even gonna say anything negative about the family, they deserve all that support 
but like, this raises so many questions... how did it get to $700k in just one day? did people really think the campaign was just a joke or something? and what's with the title "Alex Pretti is an American Hero"? sounds kinda insensitive 
also can we talk about how easy it is to make these campaigns go viral? i mean, i'm all for showing support but let's be real, we need more facts and less... well, just less 
. his family is getting a lot of support on GoFundMe, over $700k raised in one day 
. it's crazy how much people care about him and want to help his family out 
. need to know more about what happened 
But at the same time, it's kinda cool that people are showing support and all that. The videos of him directing traffic and filming the officers were wild too! 
I don't know if the Trump admin is telling the whole truth about what happened...
like what even is going on here? people are so upset about this, i feel bad for his family 
but also i think its good that everyone is speaking out against whats happening 
i mean like what even is going on with these federal immigration agents? they're just running around killing people left and right and getting away with it? it's so not right, fam 
i don't care about politics but this is just basic human decency we're talking about here.
. I'm glad people are standing up for him and his family, even though it's clear that something went terribly wrong here 
. The GoFundMe campaign is just one example of how we can come together as a community to support each other during difficult times 
#JusticeForAlexPretti #AccountabilityMatters #CommunitySupport
. Of course, there's a lot of outrage and anger going around, but for now, it seems like the focus is on supporting Alex's loved ones and pushing for accountability.
this is just heartbreaking... Alex was just doing his job and filming the officers, he didn't even have a gun on him 
... his family is going through so much pain & anger right now, but I'm glad there are people coming together to support them 
. But at the same time, I'm heartened by the outpouring of love and support for this family 
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this is crazy, $700k in just 24 hours? it's like people are trying to send a message that they won't let this slide. i think it's great that alex's family has a solid support system, but at the same time, we need answers about what really happened here 
it's just awful what happened to him 
let's just keep supporting them and make sure justice is served 
. but now it's not just about him, it's about the system, you feel me? ... people are gettin angry and demandin answers, and i gotta respect that