The Department of Homeland Security said it is reviewing body-worn camera footage from several agents in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, examining multiple angles of the incident, NBC News reported Monday.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said "every video will be analyzed, everything will be looked at" as part of the investigation into Pretti's death.
Pretti was shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent Saturday in Minneapolis, marking the city's second fatal shooting involving a federal officer this month.
Video captured by witnesses shows federal agents restraining Pretti before one agent shot and killed the 37-year-old.
In the footage, several agents wrestle Pretti to the ground while at least one appears to strike him with an object.
A single gunshot is heard, followed by a rapid series of shots. More than 10 rounds appear to be fired in roughly five seconds.
DHS said the confrontation began during what it called "a targeted operation" to arrest someone in the country illegally who was wanted on an assault allegation.
DHS said a person approached Border Patrol agents with a 9 mm semiautomatic handgun and agents attempted to disarm him. The agency said the agent who fired did so out of fear for his life.
However, videos circulating on social media and later verified by The New York Times appear to contradict DHS' account. Video footage shows Pretti holding a cellphone, not a gun, before agents took him to the ground.
Footage then shows a firearm being pulled from the struggle as another agent fires at close range. Additional shots follow as Pretti collapses and lies motionless.
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