Family Seeks Accountability After Alex Pretti's Fatal CBP Shooting

The family of Alex Pretti, an intensive‑care unit nurse who was fatally shot by Customs and Border Protection agents during a January immigration crackdown in Minnesota, issued a formal request for answers from the Trump administration on Tuesday, seven months after his death. Pretti was on duty at a hospital when CBP officers entered the facility as part of a broader effort to enforce immigration laws, an operation that has drawn criticism for its use of force in medical settings.

Pretti’s family, citing the circumstances of the shooting and the lack of a thorough investigation, urged the administration to release all records related to the incident and to clarify the chain of command that authorized the officers’ actions. They also called for an independent review of the CBP’s protocols in hospitals and for accountability for the officers involved. The family’s appeal follows similar calls from other families and advocacy groups who argue that the crackdown violated patients’ rights and the duty of care expected in healthcare environments.

The request highlights ongoing concerns about the use of federal law‑enforcement tactics in civilian settings and underscores the broader debate over the administration’s immigration enforcement policies. As the investigation proceeds, the family hopes that a transparent inquiry will provide closure and prevent future incidents.