Minneapolis Man Killed for Filming ICE Agents as They Targeted Neighbors
In the heart of Minneapolis, a man who was simply trying to document his city's unfolding crisis was brutally cut down. Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse at a VA hospital and dog lover, had lost his beloved Joule just a year ago. His final words, spoken to a woman he was trying to help as she was being pepper-sprayed by ICE agents, were a poignant question: "Are you OK?" These last moments spoke volumes about the humanity of Pretti, who was ultimately killed for merely exercising his constitutional right to observe and record the actions of federal agents.
Pretti's fate is part of a disturbing trend in Minneapolis. Residents are being forced to resist what they perceive as an occupation by ICE, with local parents supervising school drop-offs, families hiding at home, and ordinary people risking their safety to follow ICE vehicles on video, hoping to record arrests that can help locate missing individuals' families. The city has become a battleground, with residents wearing whistles around their necks to alert each other of impending raids.
The latest victim, Pretti, was one of thousands in Minneapolis who have been drawn into this conflict. His death is not an isolated incident; Renee Good, another Minneapolis resident, also lost her life just last month to ICE agents. The Trump administration and its supporters have sought to portray these victims as villains or terrorists but without evidence.
The government's claims that Pretti was attacking the ICE officers are directly contradicted by the video evidence, which shows him filming ICE in a constitutional right protected under American law and attempting to assist fellow observers who were being hurt by the agents. Instead of engaging with his questions, the ICE officers reacted with indignant violence.
ICE's actions evoke memories of past instances of racial terror in America, such as the Ku Klux Klan. The masked men who committed anonymous violence may see themselves as part of a tradition that refuses to countenance being seen or witnessed while doing harm to innocent people.
Some have begun to call Pretti's death at ICE's hands "a stone cold murder" and the elimination of a witness, highlighting the shame in their actions. As more Americans come to understand what is happening, they are demanding accountability. The Trump regime will eventually end, but the aftermath must involve investigations, prosecutions, and tribunals to assess and punish those responsible for these actions.
ICE agents know that one day they will be held accountable for their actions, not just by the world at large, but also by the American people themselves. As it stands now, however, Pretti's words echo in the minds of his loved ones: "Freedom is not free; we have to work at it, nurture it, protect it and even sacrifice for it."
In the heart of Minneapolis, a man who was simply trying to document his city's unfolding crisis was brutally cut down. Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse at a VA hospital and dog lover, had lost his beloved Joule just a year ago. His final words, spoken to a woman he was trying to help as she was being pepper-sprayed by ICE agents, were a poignant question: "Are you OK?" These last moments spoke volumes about the humanity of Pretti, who was ultimately killed for merely exercising his constitutional right to observe and record the actions of federal agents.
Pretti's fate is part of a disturbing trend in Minneapolis. Residents are being forced to resist what they perceive as an occupation by ICE, with local parents supervising school drop-offs, families hiding at home, and ordinary people risking their safety to follow ICE vehicles on video, hoping to record arrests that can help locate missing individuals' families. The city has become a battleground, with residents wearing whistles around their necks to alert each other of impending raids.
The latest victim, Pretti, was one of thousands in Minneapolis who have been drawn into this conflict. His death is not an isolated incident; Renee Good, another Minneapolis resident, also lost her life just last month to ICE agents. The Trump administration and its supporters have sought to portray these victims as villains or terrorists but without evidence.
The government's claims that Pretti was attacking the ICE officers are directly contradicted by the video evidence, which shows him filming ICE in a constitutional right protected under American law and attempting to assist fellow observers who were being hurt by the agents. Instead of engaging with his questions, the ICE officers reacted with indignant violence.
ICE's actions evoke memories of past instances of racial terror in America, such as the Ku Klux Klan. The masked men who committed anonymous violence may see themselves as part of a tradition that refuses to countenance being seen or witnessed while doing harm to innocent people.
Some have begun to call Pretti's death at ICE's hands "a stone cold murder" and the elimination of a witness, highlighting the shame in their actions. As more Americans come to understand what is happening, they are demanding accountability. The Trump regime will eventually end, but the aftermath must involve investigations, prosecutions, and tribunals to assess and punish those responsible for these actions.
ICE agents know that one day they will be held accountable for their actions, not just by the world at large, but also by the American people themselves. As it stands now, however, Pretti's words echo in the minds of his loved ones: "Freedom is not free; we have to work at it, nurture it, protect it and even sacrifice for it."
this is insane... ICE agents are basically saying that documenting their actions isn't an American right anymore 
. I mean, Pretti was just trying to help people, record some footage, and ask if they were okay? What's next, police state America where we're all just walking around with our hands up, waiting for a cop to say 'you're under arrest'? 
but honestly, that's a whole other rant. Let's just say Pretti deserved better, and his death needs to be investigated ASAP 
we need to hold these people accountable for their actions ASAP!!!! 
this is so messed up... the guy was just trying to document what was going down with ICE and they just took him out 
. It's like they thought he was a threat or something? Newsflash: exercising your 1st Amendment right isn't a crime 
. These ICE agents need to be held accountable for their actions, it's not okay to harm someone who is simply doing their civic duty 
. And can we talk about how they're trying to spin this and make the victims look bad? Like, come on 
... Pretti was just asking if the woman was okay 
. It's not like he was attacking anyone. This whole situation is a total travesty 
alex pretti was just trying to help and he gets killed for it... his last words were so human and kind "are you ok?" 
what even is the logic behind this? 
cant let them just walk all over people's rights 2 free speech & record police 
how many more ppl gotta die b4 we do somethin about this? 
ICE agents are literally getting away with murder? I mean, I knew they were being super aggressive and overstepping their bounds, but this? 
. This is America, not a war zone 
. Hold those in power accountable 
. This incident is just another example of how vulnerable communities are when ICE is around, always on high alert 
. We need to keep pushing for justice and making sure that those responsible are brought to account 
.
it's heartbreaking that his final words were asking if someone was okay, showing us what humanity is all about. 
but let's not forget, this isn't an isolated incident... thousands of minneapolis residents have been drawn into this conflict and countless others have lost their lives too 
one that values human life, dignity and the right to peaceful assembly and observation 
. and another thing, what even is the purpose of ice agents if they can't handle situations like this without getting violent 
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he was just trying to document what was happening in Minneapolis and ICE basically killed him for it 
this is insane! I've been hearing about all these crazy ICE raids on social media and it's like, what are they even doing?! 
we need to do something about this ASAP! Renee Good's death last month was super tragic too 
it's a reminder of what's at stake here - our freedom and human rights 
! He was just trying to document ICE agents doing their thing in Minneapolis and ended up being KILLED 
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And now they're sayin he was tryna attack the agents?!? Are u kiddin me?!? The vid evidence says otherwise 
Can't wait 4 the day when ppl r held accountable 4 these actions 
This whole situation is super concerning and I hope there are serious investigations into Alex Pretti's death