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US Late Night TV Addresses Alex Pretti Shooting: 'Guns Are the Problem?'

US Late Night TV Addresses Alex Pretti Shooting: 'Guns Are the Problem?'

Summary

Late-night TV hosts have discussed the shooting of Alex Pretti by a federal agent in Minneapolis, questioning authorities' interpretations of the event. The incident involved Pretti, a nurse carrying a legal gun, who was shot by a U.S. Border Patrol agent. There are differing accounts of whether Pretti posed a threat or was simply holding a cellphone when he was shot.

Key Facts

  • Alex Pretti was shot by a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis.
  • Pretti was a 37-year-old intensive care nurse with a legal gun permit.
  • The Department of Homeland Security says the agent acted in self-defense.
  • Some video accounts show Pretti holding only a cellphone when shot.
  • There are reports about the status of Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino, which DHS denies.
  • The shooting incident has sparked discussions on late-night TV shows.
  • Hosts questioned the fairness of the administration's investigation into the shooting.
  • The incident has raised broader questions about gun ownership and law enforcement actions.

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