In the wake of the tragic shooting of Alex Preti, nursing organizations across the country have released statements expressing grief, outrage, and deep concern for the safety and dignity of healthcare professionals. We have compiled some of the official responses from nursing associations to reflect how the profession is collectively responding to this devastating event. Together, these voices underscore a shared call for accountability, transparency, and meaningful action in the aftermath of Alex Preti’s death.
American Nurses Association
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
American Nursing Informatics Association
Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
National Association of Neonatal Nurses
National Student Nurses’ Association
Oregon Nurses Association
The Oregon Nurses Association is outraged, heartbroken, and profoundly disturbed by the fatal shooting of 37-year-old registered nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026. Alex was an intensive care unit (ICU) nurse and union member at the VA hospital who dedicated his life to caring for military veterans and their families. A life devoted to healing was cut short — gunned down in the streets by federal agents while speaking out.
