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“Disgustingly False” Claims by Trump Administration Denounced by Family of 37-Year-Old Shot by ICE

Published January 25, 2026, 06:17

The parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, the 37-year-old who was shot dead by ICE agents in Minneapolis, are denouncing the Trump administration for distorting the facts surrounding his death. They categorically reject the claim that their son posed a threat to the agents, arguing that he was unarmed at the time he was shot. According to the parents, Alex was trying to protect a woman who had been pepper-sprayed by ICE agents when he was attacked. They denounce “disgustingly and reprehensibly false” statements from the government, which they say is trying to justify its actions. The family’s position is in contrast to the official version of the US Department of Homeland Security, which states that ICE agents attempted to disarm an armed man who resisted violently. The head of ICE had claimed that the man was trying to “slaughter law enforcement officers.” The incident has sparked outrage and protests, with the family of Alex Pretti demanding justice and transparency in the investigation into the circumstances of his death. The case highlights concerns about the use of force by US authorities and the need for accountability.