Alex Pretti’s younger sister has condemned what she described as false claims circulating about the ICU nurse after he was shot and killed while being detained by federal agents in Minneapolis.
Micayla Pretti issued her first public statement on Monday following the highly publicized death of her brother, who was 37 years old.
“Alex was kind, generous, and had a way of lighting up every room he walked into. He was incredibly intelligent and deeply passionate, and he made people feel safe. But most importantly, he was my brother. I had the privilege of being his little sister for 32 years. I will never be able to hug him, laugh with him, or cry to him again because of those thugs—and that is a pain no words can fully capture,” writes Micayla Pretti.
“Alex always wanted to make a difference in this world, and it’s devastating that he won’t be here to witness the impact he was making. Through his work at the VA caring for the sickest patients, and passion to advance cancer research, he touched more lives than he probably ever realized. All Alex ever wanted was to help someone—anyone. Even in his very last moments on this earth, he was simply trying to do just that.”
“I want to thank everyone who has reached out to my family and me, whether you knew Alex personally or not. The messages, posts, and overwhelming positivity shared about him truly reflect his character, work ethic, and passions. My brother is, and always will be, my hero.”
“When does this end? How many more innocent lives must be lost before we say enough? Hearing disgusting lies spread about my brother is absolutely gut-wrenching, and my family is deeply grateful so many people have stood up and helped tell his truth. He would be very proud.”
When will this stop?
Taking one life is already too much — and way too many lives are being lost for no reason. Two people were shot and killed, a mom and an ICU nurse. Last year, 32 more people died in ICE camps, and 6 have already died this year.
The Senate needs to stop funding ICE right away.
It’s a matter of life and death.
Rest in power, Alex Pretti.
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