Why are Republicans defending the killing of Alex Pretti?

One of my old school conservative friends on Facebook (not a Trump supporter) commented the above question. It seems clear to me that Pretti cooperated with ICE and was executed. I can think of a few possible explanations why Republicans would rationalize this instead of just agreeing that ICE made a mistake, but each one feels like it’s only part of the answer. What’s the heart of the matter?

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Virgo79 · 61-69, M

I'm still undecided on the matter until theres facts.
It may have very well been wrong, and may not.
I'm still trying to figure out the basic question.
Why would you go into a riot situation with a gun?
Gotta be a reason

newjaninev2 · 56-60, F

@Virgo79

Why would you go into a riot situation with a gun?
Gotta be a reason

Both parties went into the protest area (riot? Where are you getting that from) arned,
Only one party presented firearms.
Only one party killed somebidy

walabby · M

@Virgo79 You're kidding, right? This is 'Merica. Due to the 2nd amendment nearly everyone is packin' heat.... all the time!

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Virgo79 · 61-69, M

@walabby still.... why put oneself in that position.
I'll wait to see .

Virgo79 · 61-69, M

@newjaninev2 oh yea i misjudged.
Peaceful protest.

minxy · 51-55, F

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walabby · M

@Virgo79 Oh, I do agree that it proved to be unwise. Those ICE creeps will use any excuse to kill somebody.

Virgo79 · 61-69, M

@walabby we'll see.
I'm going to go ahead and put most of the blame on the authority's runnung the city.
Allowing illegal activities.