After ICU Nurse Alex Pretti Was Fatally Injured in Minneapolis, Leaders and Politicians Speak Out

Family members identified the man as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen and registered nurse who worked in the intensive care unit at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs hospital. Colleagues described Pretti as compassionate, dedicated, and deeply committed to patient care. Born in Illinois, he studied nursing at the University of Minnesota and received his license in 2021. Friends and coworkers recalled his kindness, strong work ethic, and willingness to support others