The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office has *officially ruled the death of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti a homicide following the January 24, 2026 shooting by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. The medical examiner’s report states that Pretti died from multiple gunshot wounds sustained during the incident — and that the manner of death is classified as homicide.

📌 According to multiple credible news outlets reporting on the release:

Pretti was shot multiple times by law enforcement officers and later pronounced dead at a Minnesota emergency hospital.
The medical examiner’s ruling explicitly confirms that his cause of death was due to multiple gunshot wounds inflicted by officers, with no official finding of unusual substances or causes beyond that.
The ruling intensifies scrutiny of federal use of force amid ongoing protests and investigations.
⚖️ The DOJ civil rights investigation into the circumstances of Pretti’s death remains active. Lawmakers have questioned federal agents’ tactics and handling of force during protests in Minneapolis, especially after video evidence surfaced that appears to contradict early official narratives about the shooting.

🧠 Important note on misinformation: Claims online alleging mysterious “foreign substances” or alternative causes of death have not been supported by any official medical examiner documents or credible reporting — those assertions appear to stem from social media speculation rather than verified sources.

💬 What comes next? As the civil rights investigation unfolds, public calls for transparency — including release of body-camera footage, full preservation of evidence, and accountability from law enforcement — are growing. Many observers and advocates argue that the medical examiner’s homicide ruling underscores the need for an impartial, thorough examination of how and why this tragedy occurred