Statement on Second ICE Fatal Shooting in Minneapolis

January 26, 2026

Merrick Community Services mourns the tragic and avoidable death of a second ICE Fatal Shooting in Minneapolis of Alex Pretti on January 24. Federal Officials have repeatedly put forward a narrative, which caused Susan and Michael Pretti to release a statement about their son. We cannot think of any more eloquent words to convey our sentiments and hope in the wake of this senseless crime.

Alex Pretti’s Parents’ Statement:

We are heartbroken but also very angry.

Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in the world. Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact.

I do not throw around the “hero” term lightly. However, his last thought and act was to protect a woman. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump’s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He had his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down, all while being pepper sprayed.

Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you.

In addition to adding AMEN to the Pretti’s statement, we continue to call for a thorough, transparent, and impartial investigation with local, state, and federal agencies to confirm what transpired to ensure justice for both Alex Pretti and Renee Good and their families.

Along with our local and state leaders and all people of goodwill, we implore (once again) ICE to leave Minnesota, to end further violence and cruelty, which has been predicted and is avoidable. ICE’s departure will allow us to overcome the fear and hatred and division that their presence has created.

Minnesota is better than this. America is better than this.