Alex Pretti supporters raise $1 million for family

Supporters raised over $1 million on GoFundMe for Alex Pretti’s family after he was shot and killed during an encounter with federal immigration officers in Minneapolis; officials say a pistol was recovered but have not released a full timeline.

Alex Pretti, 37, was shot and killed during an encounter with federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. The incident occurred near 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue and was recorded on open-source video. Federal officials said a pistol was recovered and that Pretti approached agents with alleged intent to attack. The shooting follows the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis three weeks earlier. Reported details: - Supporters raised over $1 million on a GoFundMe page to assist Pretti’s family; the page lists a contributor named William Ackman who donated $10,000. - Open-source video shows agents using force during the encounter and a shooting that resulted in Pretti’s death. - Federal officials say a pistol was recovered and allege Pretti intended to attack, but they have not provided a detailed timeline or presented public evidence that he drew a weapon. - Family members and local reports say Pretti was a licensed gun owner and worked as an ICU nurse, including at the Department of Veterans' Affairs. Summary: The fundraiser reflects a significant public response to Pretti’s death while federal authorities have described recovering a pistol at the scene. Questions remain about the timeline and the actions of agents, and those inquiries are ongoing. Undetermined at this time.