Six months after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by U.S.immigration agents, his mother, Susan Pretti, has publicly demanded accountability and justice.The incident occurred on January 24, 2026, during widespread protests in Minneapolis against the Trump administration's immigration policies.

Pretti, a 37-year-old activist, was shot by two Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents, Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez, who have not faced disciplinary action despite the killing.

In a heartfelt social media post marking the six-month anniversary of her son's death, Pretti expressed profound grief, stating that no governmental officials or law enforcement agencies have taken responsibility for the incident.

She emphasized the ongoing trauma of losing her child and urged supporters to continue advocating for justice, emphasizing the importance of speaking out against systemic failures.

The tragedy is part of a broader pattern of deaths caused by immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, with NBC News reporting 14 fatalities between September 2025 and February 2026.Al Jazeera also highlighted over 60 deaths linked to ICE shootings or detention since Trump's return to office in January 2025.Pretti's case has sparked global attention, with her family receiving overwhelming support from around the world.However, she remains deeply affected by the loss and struggles to find closure, questioning whether she will ever recover from the pain.Her story underscores the urgent need for accountability in immigration enforcement practices and highlights the personal toll of systemic violence.