The family of the late Renee Good has spoken out following the death of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse fatally shot by federal officers in Minneapolis on January 24. Pretti’s death occurred in the same city and under similar circumstances as Good, who was killed by an ICE agent just weeks earlier. In a statement, Good’s family described the events as “terrifying, deeply disturbing, and heartbreaking,” emphasizing that both victims were U.S. citizens exercising their constitutional right to observe and peacefully advocate for their beliefs. They called for an immediate end to ICE operations in Minneapolis, arguing that the agency had exceeded its mission and created danger for residents. “It is time for a hard reset. ICE agents can leave Minneapolis. The residents of Minnesota cannot,” the statement said.

Pretti’s family also responded publicly, condemning what they called “sickening lies” from the Trump administration about the circumstances of his death. While the Department of Homeland Security claimed Pretti approached agents with a firearm and resisted, verified footage shows him standing among protesters with his hands visible, holding a phone, as agents approached and sprayed pepper spray. The Pretti family, along with political allies, have denounced these official accounts, insisting that Alex was unarmed when attacked. His parents described him as a kind and devoted ICU nurse whose death was unjust. Pretti’s passing, coming just weeks after Good’s, has intensified calls for accountability and scrutiny of federal enforcement operations in Minneapolis, highlighting ongoing public concern about the use of lethal force against civilians peacefully exercising their rights.