A community fundraiser for the family of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, has seen a massive wave of support. After Pretti was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, over $1.2 million was raised to help his grieving family.
The incident happened during a police operation. While officials claimed Pretti was armed, bystander videos and his parents say otherwise. They maintain that Alex was unarmed, holding only a phone while trying to protect a woman.
Pretti was a dedicated professional who cared for veterans at a local hospital. His family describes him as a kind person whose final act was an attempt to shield someone else from danger.
The fundraiser grew even more when billionaire Bill Ackman donated $10,000. He was encouraged to give by activist Shannon Watts. Ackman called the loss a tragedy and honored Pretti’s service to the community.
The money will go directly to Pretti’s father. These funds will provide financial security for the family as they deal with their loss and look for answers about the shooting.