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Podcast: True Crime Stories
Episode: The Tragic Death of Alex Pretti_ A Community in Crisis
Description: On January 24, 2026, a tragic incident unfolded in Minneapolis that has sent shockwaves through the community and beyond. Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a dedicated 37-year-old intensive care nurse at the VA Health Care System, was fatally shot by U.S. Border Patrol agents during a protest. This protest was ignited by the earlier killing of Renée Good by an ICE officer on January 7, highlighting the growing tensions surrounding federal immigration enforcement in the area.Official reports from the Department of Homeland Security claim that Pretti advanced towards officers with a handgun, prompting the officers to use deadly force. However, this n...