Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese has shared a brief message reacting to events in the United States following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti. The WNBA star took to social media amid growing public attention surrounding the incident, offering a general expression of concern rather than a detailed commentary.
Reports emerged on Saturday confirming that Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse from Minneapolis, was killed during an immigration enforcement operation. According to information cited by Fox News, the operation was intended to apprehend Jose Huerta-Chuma, who was described as an undocumented immigrant with a prior criminal record that allegedly included domestic assault, disorderly conduct, and driving without a valid license.
Authorities have alleged that Pretti approached Border Patrol agents while carrying a 9mm handgun and resisted efforts to disarm him, leading to the fatal shooting. In the aftermath, the Minneapolis Police Department released a public statement acknowledging reports of a shooting involving federal law enforcement near 26th Street West and Nicollet Avenue. Officials urged residents to remain calm, avoid the area, and rely on official city channels for verified updates as details continued to unfold.
While Reese did not directly comment on the specifics of the incident, she posted a short message that read, “Praying for our country.” Her words added to a wider wave of reactions from public figures, including NBA player Tyrese Haliburton, who openly stated his belief that Pretti was murdered.
Further insight came from a statement released by Pretti’s family and reported by CNN journalist Brian Stelter. The family described Alex as a compassionate and selfless individual who dedicated his career to caring for American veterans as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. They expressed deep grief and anger, disputing official accounts of the shooting and insisting that Pretti was unarmed and attempting to protect a woman at the time he was killed. The family urged the public to seek the truth, emphasizing that he was a good man whose actions were driven by courage and concern for others.
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