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Border Patrol Shooting Sparks Gun Rights Controversy

1/25/2026

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Story summary
  • The shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent has sparked controversy over gun rights and police conduct.
  • The Trump administration defends the shooting, claiming Pretti posed a threat while armed.
  • Video evidence shows Pretti was filming with his phone when agents approached.
  • Gun Owners of America and groups demand a transparent investigation and challenge U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli's assertion that approaching police with a gun justifies lethal force.