Alex J. Pretti

Alex J. Pretti

unknown United States

Alex J. Pretti was a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident who was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent during a Department of Homeland Security operation in Minneapolis, where he allegedly confronted officers while armed.

Born on Jan 24, 1989 (37 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.07%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
1,178,644
Power
74,777$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 6 5.00 0.30% +20% 331,002,651 1,178,644 $21,000,000 74,777$
Totals 6 331,002,651 1,178,644 $21,000,000 74,777$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Alex J. Pretti, the man who was shot by a federal officer in Minneapolis Jan. 24, 2026. 5

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United States United States: News of Bovino's departure came after a deadly weekend in which 37-year-old nurse Alex J. Pretti was fatally shot by a U.S. Border Patrol agent. 5

Fox News: Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino leaving Minnesota after clashes

United States United States: Alex J. Pretti was shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent after allegedly confronting officers during a Department of Homeland Security operation. 5

Fox News: Minnesota National Guard gives coffee, donuts to anti-ICE protesters

United States United States: Alex J. Pretti was shot and killed by a U.S. Border Patrol agent while filming federal officers on a Minneapolis street. 5

Fox News: Trump admin 'reviewing everything' about Alex Pretti shooting in Minneapolis

United States United States: The incident occurred Saturday and left one man dead – who was later identified as Alex J. Pretti. 5

Fox News: Minnesota shooting sparks media scolding from Steve Kerr