MINNEAPOLIS — Man Fatally Shot by Federal Officers Identified as Alex Pretti The man fatally shot by federal officers in Minneapolis on Saturday has been identified as Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse who served veterans, the Minnesota attorney general said in a statement. Shooting Occurred During Protests The victim was shot just before 9 a.m. after a heated confrontation between agents and protesters who opposed the government’s immigration enforcement tactics, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said at a news conference. DHS Claims Man Resisted Disarming The Department of Homeland Security said on social media that the officers were conducting an operation when they were approached by an armed Minneapolis resident. The man was shot after violently resisting efforts to disarm him, DHS added, but no evidence was provided to back up this account. Family Members Share Details Family members told The Associated Press that Pretti owned a handgun and a concealed carry permit in Minnesota. O’Hara said he believes more than one federal agent fired shots. Protest Participation and Family Warnings Follow along for live coverage. Though the details of what led to the shooting remain unclear, O’Hara said that local officials believe the man was a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry. Pretti, who was born in Illinois, does not appear to have a serious criminal history, aside from two traffic violations. His family told the AP that before Saturday, Pretti had never had any interactions with law enforcement beyond the traffic tickets. “He cared about people deeply, and he was very upset with what was happening in Minneapolis and throughout the United States with ICE, as millions of other people are upset,” his father, Michael Pretti, told the AP. “He felt that doing the protesting was a way to express that, you know, his care for others.” In recent conversations, his parents recalled, they even warned Pretti to be careful about protesting. “We had this discussion with him two weeks ago or so, you know, that go ahead and protest, but do not engage, do not do anything stupid, basically,” Michael Pretti said. “And he said he knows that. He knew that.” Professional Background A LinkedIn profile that appears to be Pretti’s says that he attended the University of Minnesota. He graduated from Green Bay Preble High School in 2006, according to school district spokesperson Lori Blakeslee. State records show that Pretti was registered as a nurse in Minnesota as of 2021. His license is set to expire on March 31, 2026. Pretti worked at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System and assisted with scientific research. “He would never, ever attack a police officer,” said Jeanne Wiener, one of Pretti’s neighbors who has known him for about five years. “He was so ‘gentle.’” Wiener added that while she did not know much…