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Vigil for slain nurse sparks outrage
2 Feb
Summary
- Healthcare workers gathered to mourn Alex Pretti.
- Nurses expressed fear and anger over the senseless killing.
- A vigil was organized by the We Care Nonprofit Foundation.
About 100 healthcare professionals gathered at a vigil in Minneapolis to express sorrow and anger following the recent killing of Alex Pretti. Attendees shared that Pretti's death felt senseless and that the incident highlights the anxieties many in the profession now face. One nurse noted that leaders in the field are experiencing moral injury more intensely than during the pandemic.
The vigil, organized by Christa Rymal of the We Care Nonprofit Foundation, included moments of reflection and music. Senator Amy Klobuchar also spoke, offering condolences. Rymal emphasized that Pretti was "one of our own" and that her focus was on his "nursing heart," setting aside other arguments. The event aimed to support healthcare professionals in grieving and processing this tragedy.
