NABTU Calls for Investigation into Fatal Shooting of Union Member

January 28, 2026 January 28, 2026

Editorial Staff

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NABTU mourns the death of union member Alex Jeffrey Pretti in Minneapolis.

Concerns arise over excessive force; videos contradict federal claims.

NABTU demands an independent investigation and accountability.

Washington, D.C. – January 27, 2026 – In a profound moment of grief and solidarity, the President of North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU), Sean McGarvey, has expressed deep condolences over the tragic passing of union member Alex Jeffrey Pretti. Pretti, an esteemed ICU nurse and a member of AFGE Local 3669, was fatally shot by a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis last weekend.

The incident has sparked widespread concern regarding the use of excessive force. Conflicting accounts have emerged, with multiple videos and eyewitness testimonies challenging the official federal narrative surrounding the incident.

NABTU stands firmly with AFGE in their call for an independent and transparent investigation. "The labor movement is united in demanding the truth," stated McGarvey, emphasizing the need for full accountability at all levels to ensure that no individual faces such extreme measures of force from federal agents, especially when exercising constitutional rights or assisting others.

The organization extends heartfelt sympathies to the family, colleagues, and union community of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, acknowledging the irreplaceable loss of a dedicated individual who served the nation's wounded warriors.