New sworn testimony from a licensed pediatrician who rushed to assist ICU nurse Alex Pretti after he was shot by federal agents in Minneapolis has added a stark, troubling layer to an already explosive case — amplifying calls for transparency, body camera releases, and accountability as the DOJ civil rights probe continues.

According to court filings, the physician — not part of the responding emergency medical team, but a bystander who heard the gunfire and immediately ran to the scene — says ICE and Border Patrol agents initially blocked access to the wounded Pretti and repeatedly asked for the doctor’s medical license before allowing them through.

Once permitted to approach, the pediatrician described what they saw as stark departures from basic emergency care protocols:

Pretti was lying on his side, a position the doctor noted is not standard for gunshot victims.
None of the federal agents nearby were performing a pulse check or CPR, despite the victim’s severe condition.
Instead, the doctor said agents appeared focused on counting the number of bullet wounds rather than delivering lifesaving care.
The physician eventually rolled Pretti onto his back, confirmed he had no pulse, and began chest compressions — continuing efforts until EMS crews arrived.

This account echoes multiple witness statements and videos showing Pretti was shot multiple times while apparently unarmed and not posing a clear threat when agents opened fire, and it contradicts early official narratives that tried to frame the encounter as self-defense.

As the family, friends, and community rally around Pretti’s memory as a kind, selfless ICU nurse who dedicated his life to helping others, this sworn statement by a medical professional on the scene — describing what some see as a disturbing lack of immediate care — has intensified scrutiny of law enforcement conduct and the handling of the aftermath.

Right now, body camera footage and other evidence remain under review as part of federal investigations — but the pediatrician’s testimony is already fueling demands for greater transparency and accountability. 👇