The situation in Minnesota has escalated to such a level that a few days ago, a video surfaced showing ICE agents shooting Alex Pretti. Since then, social media has been flooded with all sorts of opinions, and following the tragic outcome, a GoFundMe campaign was launched in Alex Pretti’s honor, which has just surpassed $1 million.
“Alex’s father has been added as the beneficiary of the fundraiser, so their family now has direct access to the funds raised” – Keith Edwards
Specifically, the campaign has currently raised $1,747,126 and is expected to increase further. “Alex’s father has been added as the beneficiary of the fundraiser, so their family now has direct access to the funds raised. Thank you to everyone who has been so generous either donating or sharing the fundraiser—you are what America can look like at our best,” says the latest update to the GoFundMe page description. The fundraising campaign was launched shortly after Pretti’s passing to cover funeral, family, and legal expenses, as well as other immediate financial needs.
This incident occurred just weeks after the murder of Renee Nicole Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent
Keith Edward started the GoFundMe campaign in honor of Alex Pretti, who was 37 years old and an intensive care nurse at the Minneapolis VA Hospital. “This fundraiser is intended to support the loved ones he leaves behind with immediate and ongoing needs. Because details are still unfolding, and to ensure the money goes to the right person, funds will not be distributed until we can verify next-of-kin and identify the appropriate family representative to manage anything raised,” Edward says on the website.
With the premise: “On January 24, 2026, Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a Minneapolis resident and American citizen, was executed on the streets of Minneapolis by ICE agents,” begins the post on the website calling on citizens to help Pretti’s family with any expenses that may arise following his death this past January. This incident occurred just weeks after the murder of Renee Nicole Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent during a federal operation in Minneapolis on January 7. “He cared deeply about people and was very upset about what was happening in Minneapolis and across the United States with ICE, like millions of other people,” said Alex’s father. “He said it was terrible, you know, kidnapping children, just grabbing people off the street. He cared about those people and knew it was wrong, so he participated in the protests,” local media reported.
These are difficult times in the United States, marked by confusion and chaos
This case has further inflamed the situation in Minnesota. The young man’s death, which the Hennepin County Medical Examiner later ruled a homicide, has sparked widespread outrage, vigils, and protests across the United States. These are difficult times in the United States, marked by confusion and chaos. This is especially true given the recent videos that have surfaced showing Pretti just hours before the altercation that ended his life. Undoubtedly, the new way of understanding the world is through social media. It’s the great Roman Forum where any topic can be discussed and opinions exchanged. We’ll leave the issue of respect in doing so for another time.
Ultimately, what is certain is that citizens have shown their support for Pretti’s family, demonstrating that when people organize, great movements arise. Specifically, the ‘Alex Pretti is an American Hero’ campaign, as presented on the GoFundMe platform, not only raised over $1 million but also quickly surpassed its $20,000 goal after organizer Keith Edwards launched the initiative on Saturday, September 24. This is good news amidst so much uncertainty and a contribution that Pretti’s parents will greatly appreciate.