Statement regarding the death of registered nurse Alex Pretti

Today, we mourn the death of Alex Pretti, a Registered Nurse, in Minneapolis.

In a time when our country feels deeply divided and emotions run high, this moment calls for pause and reflection. First and foremost, TNA echoes the call for transparency and accountability for all involved. Violence and loss only deepen wounds, and Alex’s loved ones deserve answers.

Alex was a nurse, someone who chose a profession grounded in care, compassion, and service to others. Nurses show up every day to heal, to comfort, and to stand with people in their most vulnerable moments. That commitment deserves to be honored.

This is not a moment for assumptions or division. It is a moment for empathy. For grief. For recognizing our shared humanity and the profound impact of a life cut short.

Our thoughts are with Alex’s family, friends, colleagues, and the nursing community who feel this loss deeply. May we honor his life by choosing care over conflict and remembering that every life has value.

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