The American Nurses Association (ANA) expressed deep concern and sadness over the death of 37-year-old paramedic Alex Pretti, who worked in an intensive care unit in Minneapolis.[1][4] ANA President Jennifer Mensik Kennedy responded to his death, which occurred after federal immigration agents ICE intervened during an incident where Pretti was tackled to the ground.[1][3] The ANA is calling for a transparent and independent investigation into the entire incident with prompt release of the results to the family and the public.[1] According to the videos, Pretti did not inflate the gun but filmed the attack on his phone, although the Interior Ministry says the agents fired in self-defense after attempting to disarm him.[4] Minnesota investigators filed a lawsuit against the federal government to prevent evidence tampering.[2] The US Department of Justice has opened a federal investigation into possible civil rights violations related to Pretti's death.[3] Colleagues describe him as a hard-working professional and kind person who helped patients, including war veterans.[1][2] His parents called him a hero, whose last act was trying to help an injured woman.[2]