Alex Preddy
Mentioned in 52 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A 37-year-old Veterans Affairs ICU nurse and U.S. citizen killed by federal agents during an ICE enforcement operation in Minneapolis in January 2026. The incident sparked nationwide protests, vigils, and significant political controversy, becoming a central case study in debates over immigration enforcement tactics and government accountability. The shooting was subject to multiple investigations and became widely cited across news and political podcasts as a turning point in public reaction to federal immigration operations.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
IHIP News · Mar 5, 2026
Kristi Noem Fired After This Performance That Left Trump Furious
“Individual who died in DHS custody; Noem falsely labeled him a domestic terrorist”
I've Had It · Mar 3, 2026
Punch for President
“Mentioned as victim of police violence, representing broader pattern of state violence against Americans”
Scrolling with Hayley · Feb 26, 2026
Chucky Schumer Is Proud To be America LAST!? - Scrolling w/ Hayley (Ep. 244)
“American citizen killed by ICE agents after weeks of agitation and obstruction of their duties”
A Matter of Degrees · Feb 26, 2026
Melting ICE: The Climate Movement Defends Democracy
“Individual shot by federal agents in Minneapolis during ICE enforcement surge in South Minneapolis”
Deadline: White House · Feb 26, 2026
"Signs of fallout from the Epstein files"
“Innocent American citizen killed in Minneapolis; family mentioned during State of the Union discussion”
Planet Money · Feb 25, 2026
The ICE hiring boom
“U.S. citizen killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis while recording them; incident highlights concerns about agent conduct”
It Could Happen Here · Feb 24, 2026
Concealed Carry and ICE: The Edge of the Second Amendment
“White man killed by Border Patrol in Minneapolis while legally armed and filming, case drew criticism from gun rights organizations”
America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost · Feb 17, 2026
MIDTERM DESTRUCTION??? Why The GOP Is FINISHED After 2026 Midterms | America First Ep. 1641
“Protester killed during ICE enforcement operations in Minneapolis, catalyzing media backlash and policy reversal”
Pod Save America · Feb 15, 2026
1121: How To Survive a Dictatorship (feat. Wagner Moura)
“Person killed by ICE in Minneapolis, cited as example of government violence against civilians”
The Daily · Feb 13, 2026
The Government Shutdown Fight Over Immigration
“American citizen killed by immigration agents, intensifying Democratic demands”
Up First from NPR · Feb 13, 2026
ICE Leaving Minnesota, DHS Funding Deadline, EPA Vehicle Emissions
“Individual shot and killed by ICE agents during Minnesota surge operation; subject of ongoing investigation”
The Briefing with Jen Psaki · Feb 13, 2026
Jared Kushner emerges as focus of intel whistleblower complaint about Gabbard
“Civilian killed by ICE agents during Minnesota surge; family seeking accountability and justice through investigations”
The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell · Feb 13, 2026
Lawrence: When Trump’s poll numbers find new lows, he retreats
“ICE shooting victim and VA nurse killed while attempting to help woman assaulted by federal agents in Minneapolis”
Politics Friday · Feb 12, 2026
Politics Friday: Lawmakers outline their priorities for the 2026 legislative session
“Killed by federal agent during ICE operation; investigation involvement by BCA being debated”
Show Archives – Armed American Radio | · Feb 11, 2026
02-10-26 Andy Hooser sits in for Mark and covers the days news
“Individual killed during ICE enforcement operation after interfering with federal agents; cited as cautionary example”
Up First from NPR · Feb 10, 2026
DHS Funding Negotiations, UK Epstein Fallout, Latest On Guthrie Investigation
“Individual shot and killed by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, prompting congressional oversight hearing”
The Daily · Feb 9, 2026
Why Trump Voters Are Torn Over Minneapolis
“American citizen killed by federal agents in Minneapolis during immigration operation”
Autocracy in America · Feb 6, 2026
American Democracy Under Occupation
“Individual killed during federal enforcement action, sparking community outrage”
Stay Tuned with Preet · Feb 5, 2026
Trump's Radical Reign (with Anne Applebaum)
“U.S. citizen and VA hospital employee killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis, falsely portrayed as threat”
Heavyweight · Feb 5, 2026
Minneapolis
“Minneapolis resident killed by ICE agents during enforcement operations in the city”
Stay Tuned with Preet · Feb 3, 2026
Political Retribution: From Minnesota to Georgia
“Individual whose shooting death is under DOJ investigation; central to Minnesota enforcement controversy”
5-4 · Feb 3, 2026
2026 Mailbag: Is Any Of This Legal? [TEASER]
“Individual killed by federal agents; case cited as example of documented killings with video evidence”
Strict Scrutiny · Feb 2, 2026
S7 Ep17: The Illegality and Injustice of ICE’s Minnesota Occupation
“ICU nurse killed by ICE agents in Minnesota while observing and filming ICE operations; central case highlighting ICE violence”
The Best People with Nicolle Wallace · Feb 2, 2026
Eric Holder: Institutions Have Failed Us, the American People Have Not
“Nurse and veteran killed by immigration agents during protest, central case study for government overreach and media narrative control”
The Al Franken Podcast · Feb 1, 2026
Norm Ornstein on ICE Terrorizing Minnesota
“Killed by ICE agents in Minnesota while attempting to help woman being assaulted by federal agents”
The Daily · Jan 31, 2026
“A Terrifying Line Is Being Crossed”: Mayor Jacob Frey on the Turmoil in Minneapolis
“Individual shot during ICE operation, whose death sparked protests in Minneapolis”
The Focus Group Podcast · Jan 31, 2026
S6 Ep22: Put Excuses on ICE (with Adrian Carrasquillo)
“Male nurse killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis, central case study for voter reaction to enforcement tactics”
Lovett or Leave It · Jan 31, 2026
438: Minnesota Breaks the ICE
“ICU nurse and veterans caregiver killed during ICE operation in Minneapolis; death galvanized national response”
The Next Level · Jan 30, 2026
1052: Secret Podcast: Trump Begins Arresting Journalists
“Protester shot and killed; case study for examining disparate use of force against unarmed demonstrators.”
NPR News Now · Jan 30, 2026
NPR News: 01-30-2026 6PM EST
“Shot multiple times by Border Patrol agents while recording immigration officers, subject of DOJ investigation.”
The New Yorker Radio Hour · Jan 30, 2026
The City of Minneapolis vs. Donald Trump
“Nurse killed by federal agents while helping protester; carried legal firearm but never brandished; disarmed before shooting”
NPR News Now · Jan 30, 2026
NPR News: 01-30-2026 1PM EST
“Veterans Affairs ICU nurse killed by Border Patrol officers, subject of nationwide vigils”
Hard Fork · Jan 30, 2026
Tech Grapples With ICE + Casey Tries Clawdbot, a Risky New A.I. Assistant + HatGPT
“US citizen fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis while holding phone”
Pod Save America · Jan 30, 2026
Minneapolis is a Turning Point
“Minneapolis resident killed by ICE agents, central figure in enforcement controversy”
KCRW's Left, Right & Center · Jan 30, 2026
Will changes to ICE operations in Minneapolis be enough?
“U.S. citizen shot and killed by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis while legally carrying a firearm and filming law enforcement”
The Dispatch Podcast · Jan 30, 2026
Right-Wing Theater Kids
“Killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis; central case study for discussing false narratives and law enforcement accountability”
Galaxy Brain · Jan 30, 2026
How to Be a Citizen in the Information War (And Stay Sane)
“Individual shot by federal agents in Minneapolis; death widely documented on social media and became catalyst for political mobilization”
The Prestige TV Podcast · Jan 30, 2026
‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 4: Friends With Farm Benefits
“ICU nurse and veteran care worker killed by ICE officers; referenced as example of community-oriented first responder heroism”
The Oath and The Office · Jan 29, 2026
Jan. 6 Then & Now: The Insurrection Blueprint (with Tom Joscelyn)
“ICU nurse and registered gun owner killed by ICE agents in Minnesota while attempting to protect woman from assault”
Runaway Country with Alex Wagner · Jan 29, 2026
On the Ground in Minnesota
“ICU nurse shot and killed by ICE and Border Patrol agents on Minneapolis street; legally armed but never drew weapon”
NPR News Now · Jan 29, 2026
NPR News: 01-29-2026 3AM EST
“ICU nurse who was killed by federal agents during immigration enforcement operations”
The Find Out Podcast · Jan 29, 2026
What To Do If Confronted By ICE
“Minnesota resident shot and killed by ICE agents; case discussed as example of unlawful use of force”
NPR News Now · Jan 28, 2026
NPR News: 01-28-2026 6PM EST
The Holy Post · Jan 28, 2026
705: Minnesota, Civil Rights, & Contagious Courage with Justin Giboney
“ICU nurse killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis, central case study for Christian media coverage analysis”
The Daily · Jan 28, 2026
Trump Changes Course in Minneapolis
NPR News Now · Jan 27, 2026
NPR News: 01-27-2026 5PM EST
“37-year-old victim of Border Patrol shooting in Minneapolis under investigation”
Pivot · Jan 27, 2026
The Cost of Corporate Silence on ICE, Trump's Health, and TikTok USA
The Vergecast · Jan 27, 2026
Truth and AI in Minneapolis
Pod Save America · Jan 27, 2026
Trump Retreats After Alex Pretti's Killing
The Daily · Jan 26, 2026
10 Shots: Federal Agents Kill Another Person in Minnesota
“Nurse and federal employee shot and killed by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis”