A CNN analysis of video appears to show a federal immigration officer removing a gun from Alex Pretti just prior to officers fatally shooting him.

The killing of the 37-year-old ICU nurse and licensed concealed-carry holder is pitting groups of members demanding investigations and constitutional accountability against others rushing to

A major gun rights organization condemned a Trump official's claim that the shooting death of Minneapolis protester Alex Jeffrey Pretti was "legally justified". The post Major Gun Rights Group Condemns Trump Official’s Claim Shooting Was ‘Legally Justified’ first appeared on Mediaite.

After federal agents shot and killed a Minneapolis man allegedly carrying a concealed weapon, gun rights groups countered a federal narrative that his firearm likely justified deadly force. The big picture: The right to publicly carry weapons is a centerpiece of Second Amendment advocacy and has emerged as a key issue in the shooting of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti.

Constitutionally protected God-given right, and if you don’t understand this you have no business in law enforcement or government,” Massie said

Alex Pretti was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis while armed. NRA hit back at the Trump admin over 2nd Amendment as Pretti did not fire his gun.

The National Rifle Association and others have argued citizens need guns to fend off government. The killing of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, who carried a pistol, set off debate.

The exchange on social media followed the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis on Saturday.

Witnesses have shared footage of the moment ICU nurse, Alex Pretti, was fatally shot by federal officers in Minneapolis on Saturday, Jan. 24. A video verified by 'The New York Times' appears to show Pretti holding a phone,