NRA and pro-gun groups call for ‘full investigation’ into killing of Alex Pretti

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Michael SainatoJanuary 25, 2026 at 07:15 PM

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Following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration officials in Minneapolis, the NRA and other pro-gun groups are calling for a full investigation. The 37-year-old nurse was reportedly legally permitted to carry a gun and video footage of the incident does not show him holding a weapon. The controversy arose after a former Trump-appointed US attorney, Bill Essayli, suggested law enforcement would likely be justified in shooting someone approaching them with a gun. The NRA and Gun Owners of America criticized Essayli's statement, asserting it demonizes law-abiding citizens and infringes on Second Amendment rights. California Governor Gavin Newsom's office also criticized Essayli, while Essayli defended his statement, clarifying he meant individuals refusing to disarm.

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Minneapolis 40% Gavin Newsom 50% Gun Owners of America 60% California ×360% United States ×270% Donald Trump ×270% Bill Essayli ×580% National Rifle Association ×590% Alex Pretti ×695%

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