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NRA stress right to carry weapons in wake of Minneapolis shooting

NRA stress right to carry weapons in wake of Minneapolis shooting

Summary

The NRA is calling for a thorough investigation into the death of Alex Pretti, who was shot by a border agent in Minneapolis. Conflicting accounts have emerged about whether Pretti was armed. The NRA urges calm while waiting for the facts.

Key Facts

  • The National Rifle Association (NRA) wants a full investigation into Alex Pretti's death.
  • Alex Pretti was a registered nurse and was shot by a border agent in Minneapolis.
  • Officials have given different stories about whether Pretti had a gun.
  • The NRA disagrees with comments suggesting armed citizens are targets for legal shooting by officers.
  • The shooting is part of a broader crackdown on illegal immigration by federal agents.
  • Some videos showed the incident from several angles, but details remain unclear.
  • Homeland Security claims Pretti was armed, but officials, like Minnesota's governor, dispute this account.

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