On Jan. 24, 2026, Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a critical care nurse in Minneapolis, was killed in an incident connected to immigration enforcement. The death of a member of the nursing community is a solemn occasion affecting us all.
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) joins our fellow nursing and healthcare organizations in expressing our deepest condolences to Alex’s loved ones, colleagues and all who knew him. We also pause to reinforce that nurses’ advocacy extends beyond patients and patients’ families to work toward a society in which safety and well-being are the norm. AACN supports a complete and transparent investigation and urges that findings be made available promptly.
In this moment, let’s band together in our grief. We recognize that Alex’s death is especially distressing among the nursing community. We encourage nurses to support each other and seek peer or professional counsel as needed. Our well-being is paramount to our ability to provide excellent care to patients and their families.